Bill Carne, an agent of the British owners of the network, wanted to sell 1,000 smartcards to receive the channel.
Multichoice, on its part, was concerned that its DStv decoders were being used for such smartcards carrying its content and had already launched an investigation into the affair.
[5] Authorities quickly (by early March 2003) reacted, demanding Don't Panic TV withdraw from the South African market.
George Horn from Pretoria, holder of the distribution of smartcards in the country, claimed that ICASA's argument was "unfounded".
[6] Using the Irdeto encryption method, Don't Panic TV broadcast pornographic movies from renowned production companies such as Pinko and Trading, as well as interviews with porn actors and actresses.