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
[7 September 2026] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) intends to launch an inquiry examining the affordability of telecommunications services in South Africa.
[4 September 2026] The Portfolio Committee has published a provisional schedule outlining the planned stages and timeframes for processing the Bill. Date Planned Activity 21
[30 August 2026] The submission deadline has been extended, with submissions now due by 16h00 on 30 October 2026. Notice of Extension [26 July 2026]
[9 August 2026] ICASA will conduct hybrid oral public hearings on 19 and 20 August 2026 to consider two sets of draft regulations proposing changes
[26 May 2026] On May 15, 2026, the communications regulatory body brief Parliament on several major issues. Future Overall Agenda on the use of Spectrum
[31 March 2026] The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued its yearly directive for Electronic Communications Service (ECS) and Electronic Communications Network
[20 March 2026] ICASA announced a scheduled adjustment to its service fees based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Effective from 1 April 2026, administrative
[19 February 2026] ICASA has recently released updated guidelines concerning the renewal process for Individual Electronic Communications Network Services (IECNS) and Individual Electronic Communications Services
[31 December 2025] South Africa’s telecommunications regulator, ICASA, is moving forward with its next major spectrum release. A formal tender has been opened for experts