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South Africans See First TV Test Broadcasts in Johannesburg
Thousands gather outside stores for the first glimpse of television as South Africa begins test transmissions. The initial hour features Rand Show scenes, followed by news of the Israeli consulate siege. Regular service starts January 1 with 37 hours weekly, amid high costs and limited availability.
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