T H E N E L S O N M A N D E L A Y E A R S : M U LT I C H O I C E
“Remember always the invaluable gift you gave us 14 years ago - that of liberty, peace and human dignity for all South Africans.”
Nolo Letele CEO MultiChoice South Africa PO Box 1502 Randburg 2125
Dear Madiba
Enabling us with the power to create Our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on your 90th birthday. You are an individual who has enriched the lives of countless South Africans, Africans and citizens of the wider world.
NOLO LETELE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Whether times are difficult or easy, your example continues to inspire hope for today and vision for tomorrow, across South Africa and indeed the world. The impact of your devotion to democracy, equality and learning can be seen in the vibrant South Africa that both young and old enjoy today. May it be that, as you continue to enrich lives, so your own life remains rich in the people and places that are uniquely special to you. Although well recognised as the greatest moral and political leader of our time, we do hope that you are now able to enjoy the more simple things in life that you love so much - watching the sunset; listening to Handel or Tchaikovsky; being with your family. Remember always the invaluable gift you gave us 14 years ago - that of liberty, peace and human dignity for all South Africans. In our modern world, miracles are less prevalent than cynicism; but in 1994, it was certainly a miracle that you brought forth. I don’t think any one of us has forgotten that. Know that your spirit will continue to embolden the hearts of South Africans, encouraging us to reach beyond our capabilities and to recognise and honour the humanity in others. You have taught us that we are a nation unlike any other, with the power to create a very special, very colourful future. You gave us a choice. Now it is in our hands. We wish you many more days; not of struggle or of looking ahead to a better time, but days of contentment filled with laughter, love and peace - as you look back on a life well lived. With very best wishes,
CONTACT DETAILS Physical address: 251 Oak Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg 2194 Postal address: PO Box 1502, Randburg 2125 Telephone: (+27 11) 289 3000 Fax: (+27 11) 789 7804 Email: corporateaffairsupdate@ multichoice.co.za Website: www.multichoice.co.za
Nolo Letele CEO and the MultiChoice South Africa Team
M U LT I C H O I C E T I M E L I N E
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MultiChoice is formed when the customer service division splits from M-Net
Launch of Digital Satellite Television
Launch of Interactive Television
Launch of Dual View decoder and Games channel on Interactive Television
Launch of the PVR (Personal Video Recorder) decoder; launch of DStv Compact bouquet
DStv Mobile trial launched in JHB, Soweto, Cape Town and Durban; PhuthumaNathi BEE Scheme launched
Video on Demand trial launched; launch of DStv Select bouquet; re-launch of entry-level bouquet ‘Easy View’; MultiChoice reaches 2 million DStv subscribers
Launch of XtraView Launch of HD PVR
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