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zero-rating of mobile content
[18 October 2026] ICASA confirmed in Parliament on 13 October 2026 that it is receiving and processing applications for zero rating of mobile content and that succesful applications are being passed onto mobile network operators, who are implementing zero rating [...]
high-demand radio frequency spectrum
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [18 October 2026] On 13 October 2026, ICASA briefed the Portfolio Committee on progress with implementing public service institution [...]
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)
[13 October 2026] The Auditor-General reported to Parliament on the audit outcomes of the Department and its entities for the 2025/26 government financial year, on 2 October 2026. AGSA Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (BRRR) Presentation ___ [13 May 2026] [...]
inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services in south africa
[3 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Affordability No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in the year. __ [7 September 2026] The [...]
inquiry into the impact of over-the-top (OTT) services on licensees
[2 October 2026] The notice initiating this process has been withdrawn. Notice of Withdrawal - Inquiry into Impact of OTTs No explanation was provided but it seems likely that ICASA will try again later in the year. __ [9 September [...]
determinations with regard to universal access and universal service
[1 October 2026] The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) has published a Discussion Document on Categories of Needy Persons and Subsidy Applications and Payment Modalities for public comment: Invitation to submit comments on the Discussion Document [...]
Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN)
[25 September 2026] This process has now been finalised through the publication of amendments to national policy on high demand spectrum that effectively abandon the wireless open access network (WOAN) policy intervention first proposed in 2016. Policy Amendment on [...]
numbering plan regulations 2016
[21 September 2023] ICASA has published draft amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations 2016, which amend the prescribed period of inactivity for numbers.
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 2026
[4 September 2026] The Portfolio Committee has set out its provisional timetable for processing the Bill. Date Activity 21 September 2026 Closing date for written submissions Sep-Oct 2026 Staff analysis phase; verification, thematic analysis, identification of oral presenters Nov-Dec 2026 [...]
competition in the telecommunications market
[31 August 2026] The Competition Commission has published a notice calling for public comments on an application received from the Association for Comms and Technology (ACT) for an exemption from certain provisions of Chapter 2 of the Competition Act. ACT [...]
