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Minister extends comments deadline for draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks
The Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) has extended the comments deadline for the draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic

Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026 published by ICASA today
Overview ICASA has, today, published the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026, together with a comprehensive Reasons Document. These Regulations establish a new, permanent regulatory

Minister’s draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks to give a boost to rapid broadband deployment in South Africa
What is the draft policy direction on the rapid deployment of broadband in South Africa? Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”)

MTN Triumphs in Legal Battle Over ICASA’s Mobile Broadband Regulations
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for South Africa’s telecommunications landscape, The High Court Of South Africa, Gauteng Local Division, Pretoria has set aside

The Department of Transport’s and PRASA’s exciting fare collection and fibre network RFI
The Department of Transport (DoT) and Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) want to modernise South Africa’s rail network, and issued a request for

Johannesburg’s CCTV By-Law Repealed: Implications for Businesses, Homeowners, and POPIA Compliance
The City of Johannesburg (“CoJ” or “the City”) previously published a draft CCTV By-Law (“the By-Law”) which required individuals or companies who installed CCTV cameras

ICASA’s Draft Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations to Regulate Broadcasting after Digital Migration
ICASA publishes Draft Digital Terrestrial Television Regulations for public comment

Will draft policy direction published for ICASA to investigate black ownership requirements for South African broadband licences be easy?
A draft Policy Direction was published yesterday for the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) to investigate changing black ownership requirements for South African

Opening the Network: What new Individual Electronic Communications Network Services Licences could mean for competition and connectivity in South Africa
On 21 May 2025, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies released a proposed Policy Direction which could reshape the regulatory landscape as we know

Unlocking Type Approval: Ensuring Compliance and Navigating Fee Changes in South Africa
In the evolving world of telecommunications, the use of electronic communications equipment or facilities must be first be approved by Independent Communications Authority of South