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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
Digital Migration Suspended: High Court delays analogue TV switch-off protecting access to critical news, knowledge, and information
” Each day without access to news, public service announcements and educational programming results in irreversible loss of knowledge, awareness and democratic participation.”[1] As a
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.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Elections Broadcasting
This article discusses the South African Elections Broadcasting Regulations ahead of the South African National and Provincial Elections.
Starlink: Regulatory challenges for its deployment in South Africa
This article discusses Elon Musk’s Starlink internet facility and the current status of its deployment in South Africa.
Are South Africa’s Digital Migration Regulations Outdated?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.