legislation
Below are links to the primary legislation impacting upon electronic communications and providers or electronic communications services in South Africa.
Update on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2012
Posted in : legislation, policy, snippets
[18 May 2013] Cabinet announced on 16 May 2013 that it has approved the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament. Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2012
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[18 May 2013] Cabinet announced on 16 May 2013 that it has approved the ICASA Amendment Bill for submission to Parliament. The relevant press release (source http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/icasa-review-pipeline) is set out below: Cabinet has approved a proposal to review some of the Independent Communications Authority of SA’s functions to make it more transparent and accountable. Addressing [...]
Broadband Infraco Act 33 of 2007
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Broadband Infraco Act 33 of 2007 Broadband Infraco Annual Report 2011 2012
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act 13 of 2000
Posted in : legislation
To provide for the establishment of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; to provide for the dissolution of the Independent Broadcasting Authority and the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority; to transfer the functions of the latter authorities to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; to amend the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act, 1993, the [...]
Competition Act (Consolidated)
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To provide for the establishment of a Competition Commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers; and for the establishment of a Competition Tribunal responsible to adjudicate such matters; and for the establishment of a Competition Appeal Court; and for related matters. Download the PDF
Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005
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The Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (“the ECA”) is the primary legislative instrument governing the transmission of electronic communications in South Africa. Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 __ Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2012 __ Electronic Communications Amendment Act 37 of 2007
Electronic Communications Amendment Act 37 of 2007
Posted in : legislation, policy
To amend the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, so as to empower the Minister to issue an additional policy direction; and to provide for matters connected Download the PDFtherewith. Notice of Commencement
Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
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Primary enabling legislation relating to content in the form of electronic communications. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill
Posted in : legislation, News, Open for comment, snippets
The Minister of Communications published a draft Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill for comment on 26 October 2012. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECT Act”) is the legislation which underpins digital commerce and regulation in South Africa. Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill 2012 Comments are due by 7 December [...]
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