Legislation
Below are links to the primary legislation impacting upon electronic communications and providers or electronic communications services in South Africa
ICASA Amendment Act 2014
[17 May 2014] The ICASA Amendment Act 2 of 2014 commenced on 16 May 2014 in terms of a proclamation signed by the President on 10 May 2014. Commencement of ICASA Amendment Act 2014 ___ [...]
Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill
Note: the below process was never finalised The Minister of Communications published a draft Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill for comment on 26 October 2012. The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 [...]
Broadband Infraco Act 33 of 2007
Broadband Infraco Act 33 of 2007 Broadband Infraco Annual Report 2011 2012
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act 13 of 2000
To provide for the establishment of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; to provide for the dissolution of the Independent Broadcasting Authority and the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority; to transfer the functions of [...]
Competition Act (Consolidated)
To provide for the establishment of a Competition Commission responsible for the investigation, control and evaluation of restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position, and mergers; and for the establishment of a Competition Tribunal responsible to [...]
Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005
The Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 ("the ECA") is the primary legislative instrument governing the transmission of electronic communications in South Africa. Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 Electronic Communications Amendment Act 37 of [...]