Inquiry into the impact of over-the-top (OTT) services on licensees
[7 September 2026] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) intends to conduct an inquiry into how over-the-top (OTT) services affect licensed operators and
[7 September 2026] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) intends to conduct an inquiry into how over-the-top (OTT) services affect licensed operators and
[27 February 2026] During a Parliamentary session on 24 February 2026, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) announced that the final National Policy
[22 January 2021] The following entities have provided public submissions regarding the draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020: [19 January 2021] ICASA will conduct virtual
[14 August 2020] A reminder has been issued to interested communities regarding the open Invitation to Apply (ITA) for pre-registration in connection with applications for
[7 June 2019] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) extended the deadline for submitting comments on the draft findings of the Inquiry into
[3 August 2018]The regulatory authority is inviting applications for radio frequency spectrum allocation, specifically for the establishment of a commercial subscription broadcasting service. The selected
[7 December 2015]As presented to Parliament by the Minister of Communications on 4 December 2015: Media Reform Bill 2015 [B39-2015] [15 November 2015]The Communications Department
[30 September 2015] Public hearings announced! There will be discussions about the South African Local Content for Television and Radio. This is your chance to
[1 December 2014] The submission deadline is now January 16th, 2015. Notice on DoC website [13 November 2014] The Department of Communications is inviting submissions
[24 November 2014] The ITA response deadline has been extended to March 31, 2015. [3 September 2014] ICASA announced an opportunity to apply for commercial