revitalize old Xhosa language titles. Broadcasting: Radio has the widest reach of any media in the country – and its reach is increasing. In 2007, 81.1 % of South Africans listened to radio, up from 78.1 % two years ago (AMPS 2007). Television is up from 66.9 % in 2005 to 70.5 % last year. There is a wide range of radio stations accessible in all South African languages – a total of 105 licensed community and 34 non-community radio stations. Community radio has a combined listenership of 18.6 % of the audience over the last seven days while the public/commercial stations boast a combined 91.0 % (AMPS 2008 – respondents named more than one station). The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) television stations have the most viewers, with SABC’s viewership of 70.2 % taking the lead, SABC 2 coming in second with 58.3 % and SABC 3 third with 44.9%. The private terrestrial free-to-air station e-tv has a share of 58.4 % and the satellite subscription service DSTV reaches 8.3% (AMPS 2007). – In late 2007, a first TV community station opened (Soweto TV) and another (in Cape Town) is about to go on air in August this year. Internet: Survey figures for internet usage are very low, and internet is only being used by people in the top income brackets. According to AMPS 2007, 7.3 % of the total population had access to the internet at home, whilst 7.6 % of the total population had used e-mail in the past four weeks. Most newspapers and weeklies have online editions which have received widespread acceptance among consumers and businesses. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 2.2 2, 3, 3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4 3.4 (2006 = 2.8) Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities. ANALYSIS: There is no restriction of access by state authorities and there is no censorship. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: So This Is Democracy? 2008 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 5.0 (2006 = 4.8) -204- Media Institute of Southern Africa