[28 November 2025] ICASA has commenced an Inquiry into whether it should issue new Individual Electronic Communications Network Service (IECNS) licences. This follows the finalisation of a Ministerial policy direction to ICASA on 22 August 2025. ICASA Inquiry into issuing of new individual service licences For historical reasons access to new IECNS and individual electronic [...]
| 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | [26 November 2025] The Minister has published updated tariffs applicable to interactions with the Film and Publication Board (FPB). FPB CPI Adjusted Tariffs for 2025 - 2026 Oddly, the tariffs are effective from 1 [...]
[14 October 2025] ICASA has initiated a process to review some of the universal service and access obligations imposed on Telkom SOC Ltd. Draft Amendment to Telkom USAOs 10 October 2025 Short version: these are obligations imposed on Telkom when it was granted its public switched telecommunications service (PSTS) licence in 1997. Unsurprisingly, some of [...]
[1 September 2025] The Maziv merger is now finally set to proceed, with the parties waiting for final authorisation from ICASA, which should be a formality. This follows the judgement of the Competition Appeal Court delivered on 14 August 2025, accepting the revised conditions applicable to the deal which formed the basis of the Competition [...]
[30 May 2025] ICASA has published findings made in its inquiry into the impact of loadshedding on the provision of licensed services. Summary of finding document on the inquiry into the effects of load shedding in Electronic Communications and Broadcasting Sector ICASA's powers to intervene were always limited and very little came of this process. [...]
[23 April 2025] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a draft policy direction to ICASA requiring it to consider aligning its regulations on transformation with the broader industry code of good practice. Proposed policy direction to Independent Communications Authority of South Africa on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Written submissions are due by [...]
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | [29 April 2025] ICASA has approved an application brought by Cell C to transfer control over its individual electronic communications network service and individual electronic communications services licences as well as its radio frequency spectrum licences. Cell C Transfer of Control Application [...]
[17 April 2025] ICASA has published final regulations extending the due date for the payment of the prescribed licence fee and renewal of radio frequency spectrum licences from 31 March 2025 to 30 June 2025. Extension of the Due Date for the Renewal of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences Regulations, 2025 The Regulations are effective immediately [...]
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [30 March 2025] ICASA provided an update on its progress with amending these Regulations to Parliament. ___ [17 September 2024] Public hearings on draft amendments to the End-user and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations 2016 will be held on the [...]
[30 November 2024] The DCDT is circulating a draft implementation plan for the Data and Cloud Policy 2024. Draft National Data and Cloud Policy Implementation Plan November 2024 __ [24 June 2024] In an easier-to-understand form.... Ellipsis Overview of the National Policy on Data and Cloud 2024 ___ [31 May 2024] The final policy was [...]
[3 November 2024] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published draft amendments to regulations under the Consumer Protection Act 2008 intended to help implement an opt-out registry for direct marketing distributed by electronic communications. Draft Amendments to Consumer Protection Act Regulations 2024 Opt-out registry Public comment is due by 15 January 2025. Submissions [...]
[17 September 2024] ICASA has published an update on its progress in reviewing the IMT Roadmap 2025, noting that 15 written representations were received in response to the publication of draft amendments for comment in March 2024. Outcome of consultation process of Draft IMT Roadmap 2025 In short, a further draft taking into account comments [...]
[14 August 2024] The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a National AI Policy Framework for South Africa. South Africa National AI Policy Framework August 2024 This Framework is intended to guide the development of a full National AI Policy. __ [7 April 2024] A National Artificial Intelligence Summit was hosted by the [...]
| 2020 | 2015 | [23 May 2024] National Treasury has published a review of the implementation of phase 1 of Operation Vulindlela. Operation Vulindlela Phase 1 Review: Reflecting on progress on driving South Africa's economic reform programme One of the five key objectives of phase 1 was to reduce the cost and improve the quality [...]
[20 May 2024] The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act 16 of 2023 has been assented to by the President and will come into force on a date to be proclaimed. Prevention and Combating of Hate Speech Act 2023 The Act does not impose direct obligations on electronic communications service providers. [...]
[1 April 2025] We have set out below the new unit price per MHz paired of radio frequency spectrum assigned to a licensee by ICASA, effective 1 April 2025. ICASA Notice regarding the increase of radio frequency spectrum licence fees March 2025 Old fee (ZAR) New fee (ZAR) Unit Price per MHz paired R3 125 [...]
[10 September 2023] ICASA will host a workshop on its Designated Certification Bodies (DCB) Programme at its head office in Midrand from 10h00-14h00 on 26 September 2023. ICASA Invitation to workshop in relation to Equipment Authorisation Certification Process The ICASA DCB Programme outlines the requirements needed for a certification body to become a designated certification [...]
[15 April 2023] The Domestic Violence Amendment Act, 2021, came into force on 14 April 2023. Domestic Violence Amendment Act, 2021 At the same time updated regulations were published, including the various forms that must be used. Domestic Violence Regulations 2022 A victim of domestic violence can approach a court to obtain a protection order [...]
[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: [...]
[10 September 2022] The City of Johannesburg has published a Draft Wayleave Bylaw for public comment. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.ellipsis.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CoJ_Draft-Wayleave-bylaw.pdf" title="CoJ_Draft Wayleave bylaw"] Submissions are due by end of the business day on 26 September 2022 and can be submitted to tshepomawa@joburg.gov.za / petermaoko@joburg.org.za. __ [6 March 2022] The High Court in Grahamstown has again confirmed the [...]
[30 March 2022] SALRC Report Project 107 Publication 29 March 2022 __ [4 May 2019] The Law Reform Commission has announced dates of workshops on its discussion document to be held around the country. There is to be a specific engagement with the ICT industry at the Commission's offices in Centurion on 13 June 2019. [...]
[13 March 2022] The President has proclaimed the commencement of certain sections of the Act, determining 30 April 2022 as the date on which sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7(1)(b), 7(3), 7(4), 7(5), 8, 9(1), 9(2), 12, 14(5), 14(6), 14(7), 15 and sections 27(1), 27(5), 27(7) and 27(8) will come into force. Proclamation [...]
[26 December 2021] ICASA has issued a notice setting out its intention to conduct an inquiry into the outlook for spectrum management and usage over the long term. Notice of intention to conduct an inquiry into the long-term spectrum outlook The deadline for submissions is 16h00 on 4 March 2022: these should be submitted to [...]
[9 April 2021] ICASA has published the final Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations, 2021 which will come into force 18 months from the date of publication in the Gazette (10 October 2022). Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations, 2021 Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations, 2021 - Reasons Document ___ [24 July 2020] ICASA [...]
[12 December 2020] ICASA has updated the register of links in the self-regulated portion of the E Band. E-Band self-coordinated register March 2020 ___ [16 March 2018] ICASA has updated the register of links in the self-regulated portion of the E Band. E-Band self-coordinated-register-February 2018 ___ [5 September 2017] ICASA has published a first register [...]
[19 August 2020] ICASA is seeking input with respect to the third meeting of the ITU Expert Group on the International Telecommunication Regulations (EG-ITRs) scheduled to take place from 17 – 18 September 2020, which will deal with the provision by provision examination of Articles 5 – 8 and Appendix 1 of the 2012 ITRs. [...]
[14 August 2020] ICASA reminds interested communities to respond to the Invitation To Apply (ITA) for pre-registration in respect of applications for Digital Community Television Broadcasting Service Licences and applications for Radio Frequency Spectrum on Multiplex 1 (Mux 1). There will be two phases to the process: Phase 1: Consideration of the applications for pre-registration [...]
[13 February 2019] We have been provided with a copy of the letter effecting the withdrawal of the Bill. Letter to Portfolio Committee Chair 12 February 2019 The letter suggests that: the Department has already engaged with some stakeholders about this process; and we are likely to have a further policy review process prior to [...]
[11 November 2017] The finalised National e-Strategy Digital Society South Africa has been published in the Government Gazette: National e-Strategy Digital Society South Africa __ [10 April 2017] The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has published for comment a draft National e-Strategy under section 5{3) of the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act of 2002. [...]
[10 November 2017] The finalised National e-Government Strategy and Roadmap has been published in the Government Gazette: National e-Government Strategy and Roadmap __ [11 April 2017] The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has published for comment a draft National e-Government Strategy under section 5(3) of the Electronic Communications and Transaction Act of 2002. Draft [...]