BREAKING. DVB-T2 the chosen digital standard for the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) which has South Africa as one of the member countries just chose DVB-T2 - the ugraded European DVB-T standard as the digital terrestrial television (DTT) standard for the region moving forward.

South Africa would still be able to ''get a Brazilian'' and opt out from using DVB-T2 and going for the other standard, and the local South African TV industry is waiting with baited breath for the South African department of communications to make a final announcement on what standard South Africa will be using.

I have asked the SABC, e.tv and M-Net whether any of the South African broadcasters have any comment on the SADC decision on DVB-T2. I've already heard from e.tv who tells me the broadcaster has no official comment. I'm still waiting to hear from M-Net and the SABC.