[29 June 2026] ICASA has published a notice setting out the licensing requirements for satellite operators to provide services in South Africa. ICASA Notice regarding licensing requirements to operate satellite services The notice provides a non-exhaustive list of licensing scenarios: Service licensing If a single entity intends to provide services using a satellite constellation, it [...]
[23 June 2026] The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has issued an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12–2026]. Invitation to Comment on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] The deadline for written submissions is 16h00 on 21 August 2026 and these can [...]
[28 November 2025] As required by the final policy direction, ICASA has commenced an inquiry into whether it should issue new individual service licences and futher updates on this process are available here. This was an exceptionally efficient process. Event Calendar (work) days elapsed Notes Draft published for public comment 21 May 2025 0 Closing [...]
[8 November 2022] The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has published the draft National Infrastructure Plan 2050 Phase 2 for public comment. Comments are due by 9 December 2022 and should be submitted to the Deputy Director-General: Infrastructure Investment Planning | NIP2050Phase2@dpw.gov.za and any enquiries can be directed to Mr Charles Mabuza, Lead: [...]