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Rights of licensees to deploy electronic communications networks
[12 June 2019] Some further thoughts on the Telkom vs Vodacom & Dennegeur Homeowners’ Association matter, distilled to what is hopefully an understandable form. Note, however, that this matter is far from over, with Telkom reportedly obtaining an urgent interdict [...]
Inquiry into competition in subscription television broadcasting services
[7 June 2019] ICASA has extended the deadline for comments on the draft findings in respect of the Inquiry into Subscription Television Broadcasting Services, previously 21 June to 27 August 2019, after acceding to a request by a stakeholder for [...]
Interception & monitoring of electronic communications
[3 June 2019] The hearing of the review application brought by Amabhungane into the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act 70 of 2002 (RICA) is set to commence on [...]
ICTs for people with disabilities
[12 April 2019] ICASA will be holding a two-day workshop on the Draft Code for Persons with Disabilities, inviting interested stakeholders who have been involved in the consultation process around the first, second and third Draft Regulations previously published. The [...]
Ownership and Control of Service Licences
[9 May 2019] The Minister of Trade and Industry has published a notice designating and granting “final approval for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Facilitator Status to the Government of South Africa represented by the Office of the Presidency for the [...]
Law reform: Children and pornography
[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 [...]
ICASA Consumer Advisory Panel
[3 May 2019] ICASA has published draft Consumer Advisory Panel Amendment Regulations, inviting comment by 11 June 2019. The amendment relates to the handling of the budget by ICASA rather than by the Chairperson of the Panel. Draft Consumer Advisory [...]
Competition Commission Inquiry into Data Services Market
[2 May 2019] We have obtained the full 288-page report: Data Services Inquiry Provisional Report ___ [27 April 2019] ICASA has published a media release welcoming the provisional findings and recommendations by the Competition Commission following the data services market [...]
High-demand radio frequency spectrum
[30 April 2019] We are informed that the Minister of Communications has decided not to issue a finalised policy direction on unassigned high-demand spectrum by the end of April as indicated, rather deeming it necessary to hold this over [...]
Analysis of Tariff Notifications Submitted to ICASA by Network Operators
[25 April 2019] ICASA has published their analysis of tariff notifications submitted to it by network operators for the period 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018. Tariff Report 2018 (July - December) ___ [16 October 2018] ICASA has published [...]
