Johannesburg – The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa will hold public hearings in respect of the Discussion Document which was published  to solicit written submissions regarding the Authority’s role and responsibilities in the regulation of cybersecurity.

The closing date for submissions on the Discussion Document was 30 November 2018, wherein ICASA received thirteen (13) submissions from interested stakeholders, six (6) of which indicated their willingness to make oral representations. The schedule of public hearings is attached below.

The public hearings will be held from 17 to 18 January 2019 at ICASA Block C Auditorium, 350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park, Eco Park, Centurion.

The publication of the Discussion Document was perpetuated by the proliferation of Internet interconnections and increased data services that have led to a significant growth of cyber-attack incidents often with disastrous consequences.

The Discussion Document further examines the role of various ICT regulators in the governance of cybersecurity in their respective countries. The aim is to benchmark and/or compare the role these regulators are playing in the cybersecurity space and determine whether it is necessary for ICASA to adopt similar approaches taking into account its mandate.

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For all media enquiries please contact:

Paseka Maleka

012 568 3455

079 509 0702 pmaleka@icasa.org.za

SCHEDULE

Day One: 17 January 2019

Day Two: 18 January 2019

Any enquiries in relation to this notice must be submitted in writing (e-mail) to:

Ms Violet Molete
Project Leader
Tel: (012) 568-3715
Vmolete@icasa.org.za

All media enquiries should be directed to:
Mr Paseka Maleka
012 568 3455
079 509 0702
pmaleka@icasa.org.za