[29 April 2025]
The regulatory authority, ICASA, has granted Cell C’s application for the transfer of control concerning its individual electronic communications network service, individual electronic communications services, and radio frequency spectrum licenses.
Cell C Transfer of Control Application – Approval notice (23 April 2025)
Cell C Transfer of Control Application – Reasons Document
[14 April 2022]
ICASA has released the final amendments to the regulations, which became effective upon publication in the Government Gazette on 14 April 2022.
Amendment Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT Sector Code, 2021
[1 April 2021]
The regulations concerning the limitations on control and equity ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, have been published:
Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT Sector Code, 2021
[17 November 2020]
The finalized schedule for public hearings on the Draft Regulations concerning Limitations on Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, has been released. These hearings will be held virtually on November 19, 20, and 23, 2020.
Notice of Public Hearings
[12 November 2020]
Below are the submissions related to the Draft Regulations concerning Limitations on Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code:
[26 October 2020]
Public hearings on the Draft Regulations concerning the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, will take place virtually on 19, 20, and 23 November 2020.
Draft Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code
[30 September 2020]
In a recent unreported judgment by the High Court in the case of Lesedi Africa Productions CC v. the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and three other parties, Judge Fabricius clarified the application of section 13(1) of the ECA with respect to changes in the ownership of a licensee.
[13 September 2020]
ICASA recently informed the Portfolio Committee on Communications that the final regulations are expected to be published within the 2020/2021 financial year, specifically before March 31, 2021.
At this point, it is unclear whether ICASA will conduct physical or virtual hearings regarding the comments on the Draft Regulations. ICASA had halted all public hearings after the National State of Disaster was declared and has not provided any updates on when or if these hearings will resume.
Briefing to Portfolio Committee on Communications
[1 April 2020]
The deadline for submitting comments on the draft regulations regarding control and equity ownership limitations by HDGs, as well as the application of the ICT sector code, has been extended to 4 May 2020, previously set for 3 April 2020.
ICASA Media Release
[17 February 2020]
ICASA has published draft regulations concerning the limitations on control and equity ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT sector code.
Comments on these draft regulations must be submitted by April 3, 2020. Please address them to Mr. Peter Mailula, Project Manager (PMailula@icasa.org.za), or Ms. Fikile Hlongwane, Project Leader (FHlongwane@icasa.org.za). Interested parties are also invited to indicate if they wish to request an opportunity for further oral representations.
Draft Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code
Published Findings Document and Position Paper
[9 May 2019]
The Minister of Trade and Industry has issued a notice granting “final approval for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Facilitator Status” to the Government of South Africa, represented by the Office of the Presidency. This status applies to the full 40.50% shareholding in Telkom South Africa State Owned Company and is valid for a period of ten years.
Telkom SOC BEE Facilitator Status Notice
[15 February 2019]
ICASA has published a findings document and position paper on the Inquiry into Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code in the ICT sector.
Findings Document and Position Paper – HDI
[11 February 2019]
Telkom has applied for BBBEE Facilitator Status, and the DTI has issued a notice inviting comments on this application by 15 March 2019. Comments can be sent to Ms. Kumbe Mhlongo via email at kmhlongo@thedti.gov.za. This should be noted in the context of the amendments dated 5 December 2018 to the Licensing Processes and Procedures for Individual Licences Amendment Regulations, 2018.
Notice
Licensing Processes and Procedures for Individual Licences Amendment Regulations, 2018
[8 May 2018]
The responses to the Discussion Document submissions are listed below:
[19 April 2018]
The public hearings have been rescheduled to 16 and 17 May 2018. You can find the updated program at the following link:
Schedule of public hearings
[20 March 2018]
ICASA has postponed the public hearings and will announce a revised date in due course.
[15 March 2018]
ICASA plans to conduct public hearings regarding the discussion document and has invited stakeholders who previously submitted comments to present oral representations. The hearings are scheduled for 22 March 2018, and the detailed schedule can be found below:
Schedule of public hearings
[10 June 2017]
The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 30, 2017, at 4:00 PM.
ICASA Act 2000: Extension of the closing date for submissions to the discussion document: Equity ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code in the ICT Sector in terms of S4B of the Act, as amended
ICASA media release
[20 April 2017]
Ellipses has compiled a summary of the discussion document, available at the link below.
Overview – Equity ownership by HDGs and application of ICT Sector Code
[3 April 2016]
ICASA has launched an inquiry under section 4B of the ICASA Act to address transformation and broader ownership issues related to holders of electronic communications service and electronic communications network service licenses.
Discussion document – Equity ownership by HDGs and application of ICT Sector Code
Please submit your comments by 8 June 2017 to:
Project Manager: Ms. Refiloe Motsoeneng Tel: 011 566 3213 Fax: 011 566 3214 Email: transformation@icasa.org.za
The inquiry aims to address the following:
- How should ICASA approach the implementation of the ICT Sector Code considering the existing ownership requirements for Historically Disadvantaged Groups/Individuals (HDG/I)?
- How can ICASA promote Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and HDG equity ownership as mandated by sections 9 and 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005), as amended?
Ownership and Control of Service Licences
[29 April 2025]
The regulatory authority, ICASA, has granted Cell C’s application for the transfer of control concerning its individual electronic communications network service, individual electronic communications services, and radio frequency spectrum licenses.
Cell C Transfer of Control Application – Approval notice (23 April 2025)
Cell C Transfer of Control Application – Reasons Document
[14 April 2022]
ICASA has released the final amendments to the regulations, which became effective upon publication in the Government Gazette on 14 April 2022.
Amendment Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT Sector Code, 2021
[1 April 2021]
The regulations concerning the limitations on control and equity ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, have been published:
Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT Sector Code, 2021
[17 November 2020]
The finalized schedule for public hearings on the Draft Regulations concerning Limitations on Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, has been released. These hearings will be held virtually on November 19, 20, and 23, 2020.
Notice of Public Hearings
[12 November 2020]
Below are the submissions related to the Draft Regulations concerning Limitations on Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code:
[26 October 2020]
Public hearings on the Draft Regulations concerning the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups, as well as the application of the ICT Sector Code, will take place virtually on 19, 20, and 23 November 2020.
Draft Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code
[30 September 2020]
In a recent unreported judgment by the High Court in the case of Lesedi Africa Productions CC v. the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and three other parties, Judge Fabricius clarified the application of section 13(1) of the ECA with respect to changes in the ownership of a licensee.
[13 September 2020]
ICASA recently informed the Portfolio Committee on Communications that the final regulations are expected to be published within the 2020/2021 financial year, specifically before March 31, 2021.
At this point, it is unclear whether ICASA will conduct physical or virtual hearings regarding the comments on the Draft Regulations. ICASA had halted all public hearings after the National State of Disaster was declared and has not provided any updates on when or if these hearings will resume.
Briefing to Portfolio Committee on Communications
[1 April 2020]
The deadline for submitting comments on the draft regulations regarding control and equity ownership limitations by HDGs, as well as the application of the ICT sector code, has been extended to 4 May 2020, previously set for 3 April 2020.
ICASA Media Release
[17 February 2020]
ICASA has published draft regulations concerning the limitations on control and equity ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups (HDGs) and the application of the ICT sector code.
Comments on these draft regulations must be submitted by April 3, 2020. Please address them to Mr. Peter Mailula, Project Manager (PMailula@icasa.org.za), or Ms. Fikile Hlongwane, Project Leader (FHlongwane@icasa.org.za). Interested parties are also invited to indicate if they wish to request an opportunity for further oral representations.
Draft Regulations in respect of the Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code
Published Findings Document and Position Paper
[9 May 2019]
The Minister of Trade and Industry has issued a notice granting “final approval for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Facilitator Status” to the Government of South Africa, represented by the Office of the Presidency. This status applies to the full 40.50% shareholding in Telkom South Africa State Owned Company and is valid for a period of ten years.
Telkom SOC BEE Facilitator Status Notice
[15 February 2019]
ICASA has published a findings document and position paper on the Inquiry into Equity Ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code in the ICT sector.
Findings Document and Position Paper – HDI
[11 February 2019]
Telkom has applied for BBBEE Facilitator Status, and the DTI has issued a notice inviting comments on this application by 15 March 2019. Comments can be sent to Ms. Kumbe Mhlongo via email at kmhlongo@thedti.gov.za. This should be noted in the context of the amendments dated 5 December 2018 to the Licensing Processes and Procedures for Individual Licences Amendment Regulations, 2018.
Notice
Licensing Processes and Procedures for Individual Licences Amendment Regulations, 2018
[8 May 2018]
The responses to the Discussion Document submissions are listed below:
[19 April 2018]
The public hearings have been rescheduled to 16 and 17 May 2018. You can find the updated program at the following link:
Schedule of public hearings
[20 March 2018]
ICASA has postponed the public hearings and will announce a revised date in due course.
[15 March 2018]
ICASA plans to conduct public hearings regarding the discussion document and has invited stakeholders who previously submitted comments to present oral representations. The hearings are scheduled for 22 March 2018, and the detailed schedule can be found below:
Schedule of public hearings
[10 June 2017]
The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 30, 2017, at 4:00 PM.
ICASA Act 2000: Extension of the closing date for submissions to the discussion document: Equity ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code in the ICT Sector in terms of S4B of the Act, as amended
ICASA media release
[20 April 2017]
Ellipses has compiled a summary of the discussion document, available at the link below.
Overview – Equity ownership by HDGs and application of ICT Sector Code
[3 April 2016]
ICASA has launched an inquiry under section 4B of the ICASA Act to address transformation and broader ownership issues related to holders of electronic communications service and electronic communications network service licenses.
Discussion document – Equity ownership by HDGs and application of ICT Sector Code
Please submit your comments by 8 June 2017 to:
Project Manager: Ms. Refiloe Motsoeneng Tel: 011 566 3213 Fax: 011 566 3214 Email: transformation@icasa.org.za
The inquiry aims to address the following:
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