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SMME development in the ICT sector
[29 May 2026] The President has proclaimed 27 May 2026 as the date on which new thresholds for the classification of micro, small and medium enterprises will come into effect. Final Regulations under the National Small Business Act setting classification [...]
dynamic spectrum management in South Africa
[27 May 2026] Final regulations on use of the innovation sub-bands were published on 22 May 2026. Regulations on the Use of Innovation Spectrum, 2026 The Regulations will come into a force on a future date to be determined by [...]
ICASA
[26 May 2026] The communications regulator provided Parliament wtih an update on some key issues on 15 May 2026. Future Overall Agenda on the use of Spectrum and Market Oversight: Enforcement of Infrastructure Sharing, Universal Service Compliance and Social [...]
radio frequency spectrum licence fees
[16 May 2026] Following the conclusion of its inquiry into the regulatory framework for the licensing of satellite services, ICASA has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations 2010. Draft Amendment of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees [...]
radio frequency spectrum regulations 2015
[16 May 2026] Following the conclusion of its inquiry into the regulatory framework for the licensing of satellite services, ICASA has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015. Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations 2026 The deadline [...]
policy direction to ICASA on broad-based black economic empowerment
[13 May 2026] ICASA has communicated through a media release that it has written to the Minister to inform him that, after due consideration of the terms of the December 2025 policy direction, it cannot proceed to align its regulations [...]
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)
[13 May 2026] The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies delivered the Budget Vote Speech for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 on 12 May 2026. Budget Vote Speech [...]
direct marketing under the consumer protection act
[27 April 2026] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published final amendments to the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, intended to establish an opt-out registry and provide some relief from the deluge of phone spam. Consumer Protection Act Amendment [...]
USAASA and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
[27 April 2026] Revised five-year strategic plans for the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) have been published. USAASA Strategic Plan 2026-30 USAF Strategic Plan 2026-30 ___ [23 February [...]
ICASA inquiry into issuing of new individual service licences
[26 April 2026] ICASA has made copies of written submissions available on its website. Amatole Amazon Leo Cell C ESKOM Eutelsat Global Satellite Operators' Association (GSOA) Globalstar Liquid Telecommunications ISPA Makhaga Inc. Maziv MTN Mzansisat PLAN-S PBICT rain Sateliot SENTECH [...]
