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end-user and subscriber service charter regulations
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [25 January 2025] ICASA has finalised this process, publishing amendments to the EUSSC Regulations on 23 January 2026. End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment [...]
electronic communications facilities leasing
[15 January 2026] A different judge in the Gauteng Division of the High Court has come to the opposite conclusion in deciding the review application between Octotel and ICASA. Octotel Telkom Facilities Leasing Judgement 13 January 2026 The MFN judgement [...]
high-demand radio frequency spectrum
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | [31 December 2025] ICASA has published a Invitation to Bid targeting service providers to assist it with preparing for [...]
competition in the digital economy
[23 December 2025] The Competition Tribunal has approved the acquisition by Vumatel of control over Herotel, subject to conditions. Order - Vumatel (Pty) Ltd and Hero Telecoms (Pty) Ltd - LM067Jul22_Redacted The Herotel Group is now effectively controlled by the [...]
policy direction on applications for individual electronic communications network services licences
[28 November 2025] As required by the final policy direction, ICASA has commenced an inquiry into whether it should issue new individual service licences and futher updates on this process are available here. This was an exceptionally efficient process. Event [...]
official list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities
[18 November 2025] ICASA has initiated a process to review its list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities. Draft Official List of Official Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities Amendment Regulations November 2025 Submissions [...]
competition commission inquiry into the media and digital platforms market
[16 November 2025] The Competition Commission has finalised its Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, publishing its final report on 13 November 2025. Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry Final Report (Non-Confidential) In essence, this report sets out remedies [...]
competition commission inquiry into online intermediation platforms
| 2021 | [10 November 2025] The Commission has published a draft guidance note on the implementation of its Final Report. Draft Online Intermediation Platforms Guidance Note Written submissions are due by 16h00 on 28 November 2025 and can be [...]
ICT sector data collection
[10 November 2025]ICASA has initiated the process for collecting the data for the 2025 State of the ICT Sector Report, which will cover the period 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. Letter to Stakeholders State of the ICT Sector Questionnaire [...]
cybersecurity
[6 November 2025] ICASA is distributing a questionnaire targeting holders of individual licences (IECS | IECNS) in order to assess the current cybersecurity readiness in the ICT sector. The questionnaire covers: Organizational Capacity (How is cybersecurity led) Preventative Measures (What protections [...]
