The court ruled the matter was not urgent and dismissed it with costs.
The Johannesburg High Court has dismissed an application by eMedia to force the SABC and Multichoice to screen the Rugby World Cup matches on their subscription service, Openview.saw eMedia launch the court action against Multichoice over the restrictions it placed in the sub licensing deal with the SABC around Rugby World Cup matches.
It blocked the SABC from showing the matches it acquired on Openview. Openview is a free to view satellite TV platform owned by eMedia. SABC channels, which are free to air, are also carried on Openview, and eMedia argues that the games on SABC should be allowed on Openview. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.
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