South Africa’s communications regulator, ICASA, has formed a committee to review applications for exemption from certain consumer protection rules. The committee will specifically focus on section 5(3) of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Before making a final decision, ICASA will hold consultations to gather public input.

ICASA Notification on the Exemption Process as per the Consumer Protection Act No 68 of 2008

Section 5(3) of the CPA:

(3) A regulatory authority may apply to the Minister for an industry-wide exemption from one or more provisions of this Act on the grounds that those provisions overlap or duplicate a regulatory scheme administered by that regulatory authority in terms of—
(a) any other national legislation; or

(b) any treaty, international law, convention or protocol.