Multichoice Claims Scalp In Piracy Fight

The broadcaster said the regional court in Germiston found Vuyisile Victor Selem guilty on charges that included contravention of the Cybercrime Act and fraud.

The accused has been sentenced to either a R10 000 fine or 12 months of direct imprisonment, MultiChoice said in a statement.

"This case forms part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal IPTV service known as Waka TV, a pirate operation distributing unauthorised streaming access to premium pay-television content," it explained.

"The verdict follows a targeted raid conducted in Germiston, where Selem was apprehended assisting an undercover informant with the installation of an illegal IPTV box. Subsequent investigations revealed his role as a reseller for Waka TV."