[22 January 2021]
The following entities have provided public submissions regarding the draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020:
- African Media Entertainment
- BlueLemon
- Broadcom
- Consumer Advisory Panel
- DRM Consortium
- National Association of Broadcasters
- National Community Radio Forum
- Primedia Broadcasting
- Radio Pulpit
- SABC
- SADIBA
- SENTECH
- Thembeka and Associates
- TWR
- Westbury Community Development Centre Trust
[19 January 2021]
ICASA will conduct virtual public hearings on the draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020 on the 20th and 21st of January, 2021. Members of the public and other stakeholders are invited to participate and may request a link to the online hearings by emailing cnkosi@icasa.org.za. For further information, please refer to the media statement below:
[15 December 2020]
The deadline for submitting public comments on the draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020 has been extended to 8 January 2021.
Draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Services Regulations, 2020 – Deadline Extension for Comments
[17 November 2020]
The draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020 are now available for public comment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments addressed to: Mr. Ndumiso Dana (Project Manager) via email at ndana@icasa.org.za. The deadline for submitting comments is 4:00 PM on 29 December 2020.
Draft Digital Audio Broadcasting Regulations, 2020
[14 July 2020]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued a policy directive that authorizes ICASA to develop regulatory guidelines and issue licenses for digital audio broadcasting (DAB) services in South Africa.
Policy Directive on Digital Audio Broadcasting, 10 July 2020
[3 April 2019]
ICASA has completed its investigation into digital audio broadcasting (DAB) services in South Africa.
Findings Document and Position Paper on the Use of Digital Audio Broadcasting in South Africa
In summary, ICASA endorses the introduction of DAB in South Africa and will proceed with establishing relevant standards and licensing once the policy directive process (see previous post) is finalized.
[1 October 2018]
The Minister of Communications has released a policy directive concerning the launch of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in South Africa. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written feedback on the directive to Mr. Wonder Wonder Dlangamandla (Chief Director: Technology and Engineering Services) via email at dsb@doc.gov.za. The policy directive is available at the following link:
[29 June 2018]
ICASA will conduct public hearings during which the twenty stakeholders who responded to the Discussion Document will present oral submissions on 11-13 July 2018. The schedule can be accessed through the following link:
Inquiry into Digital Audio Broadcasting: Public Hearings Schedule
[19 April 2018]
ICASA is initiating an inquiry into digital audio broadcasting (DAB) services in South Africa. The inquiry will focus on the feasibility of implementing such services and how it could enhance spectrum efficiency and management.
Stakeholders are invited to submit their input on the Discussion Document on DAB by 4:00 PM on 6 June 2018, addressed to Mr. Ndumiso Dana at ndana@icasa.org.za.
Discussion Document: Digital Audio Broadcasting