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TikTok, TikTok, is time up for TikTok? National security versus freedom of expression weighed in court judgment
TikTok has run out of options to challenge a United States national security law that requires its owner to divest (dispose of its ownership interest)


Oops I did it again! A case of déjà vu for the Department of Basic Education and the privacy aspects of publishing matric results
“Oops, I did it again, I published your marks and my reasons are lame” (sung to the tune of Britney Spears’ famous hit). South Africa’s


South Africa’s National Data and Cloud Policy, 2024 Published Yesterday
The South African government’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) published its National Policy on Data and Cloud yesterday (“National Data and Cloud Policy”). It is well-drafted, concise and realistic. It doesn’t skirt issues, acknowledging that there are problems and identifying how to fix them.


Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy Published Today
South Africa’s Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy (“Next-Generation Spectrum Policy”) published today. It has some interesting ideas: let’s see the industry’s reaction.


South Africa’s Draft National AI Plan: Not Good Enough
This article analyses South Africa’s Draft AI Plan and why it is disappointing in its current form.


Are South Africa’s Digital Migration Regulations Outdated? Regulator – ICASA – wants input from the communications sector on whether they need to be reviewed
ICASA intends on conducting an inquiry on whether the Digital Migration Regulations of 2012 merit a review.


ICASA proposes substantially reducing call termination rates in South Africa
ICASA intends reducing call termination fees from July 2024. It has published proposed amendments to its 2014 Call Termination Regulations.


Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry
Lucien discusses the Competition Commission Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry and a development by the French Competition Authority.


A victory for press freedom – “Alex Mafia” urgent defamation court application dismissed with a scathing rebuke
This article discusses the Sithole v Media 24 “Alex Mafia” judgement highlighting a victory for press freedom.