Legislation
Below are links to the primary legislation impacting upon electronic communications and providers or electronic communications services in South Africa
Electronic communications service providers and maintenance defaulters
[19 December 2018] The Maintenance Act has been amended and section 7 came into effect on the 5th of January 2018. Under section 7 where a maintenance court – upon application made by a maintenance [...]
Broadcasting Amendment Bill 2015
[7 December 2015] As introduced into Parliament by the Minister of Communications on 4 December 2015: Broadcasting Amendment Bill 2015 [B39-2015] ___ [15 November 2015] The Department of Communications has published a notice in the [...]
South Africa gets first look at cybercrime bill that comes with 25-year jail terms | ZDNet
A draft bill has explicitly made phishing and ID theft crimes for the first time, but some fear the legislation could harm free speech. Source: South Africa gets first look at cybercrime bill that comes [...]
Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 7 of 2013
[12 August 2015] The Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 7 of 2013 came into force on 9 August 2015. The stated purpose of this Act is to give effect to the Republic’s obligations [...]
ICT-related Legislation to be tabled in 2015/2016
[8 June 2015] Indications are that the next two years will see the introduction of a number of Bills which are likely to impact significantly on electronic communications in South Africa. Under the Department of [...]
Electronic Communications Amendment Act 2014
[22 May 2014] The Electronic Communications Amendment Act 1 of 2014 came into force on 21 May 2014. Proclamation of EC Amendment Act 1 of 2014 ___ [15 April 2014] Overview of the Electronic Communications Amendment [...]