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
[4 September 2026] ICASA has issued notice of its proposal to introduce mandatory service codes for provincial government services. Numbering Plan Notice mandating service codes
[31 August 2026] The Competition Commission has issued a notice inviting members of the public to provide comments on an exemption application submitted by the
[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]
[30 August 2026] The closing date for submissions has been postponed, and all submissions must now be received by 16h00 on 30 October 2026. Notice
[15 August 2026] The National Gambling Board (NGB) has invited service providers to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for solutions capable of restricting access to
[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
[29 July 2026] An updated edition of the Digital Economy Masterplan is now accessible on the official DCDT website as of July 29, 2026. Second