ICASA would like to inform all stakeholders that only a limited number of business operations will be available during the period from 17 to 31 December 2020.

Address by Councillor Thembeka Semane at the workshop in respect of the invitation to apply for the licensing of the individual electronic communications network service licence and radio spectrum licence for the wireless open access network

ICASA has approved the amendment of the ICT COVID-19 National State of Disaster Regulations in order to extend the validity period of the temporary assignment of radio frequency spectrum (“temporary spectrum”) to no later than 31 March 2021 and prescribe fees for the extended use of the spectrum

ICASA is assessing alternative methods for monitoring and enforcement. In this regard, the Authority is embarking on a series of online inspections [investigations and evaluations] to ensure compliance with regulations and the law.

The Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA/the Authority) would like to inform all its stakeholders that its Head Office and all its Regional Offices are open for regular business operations.

ICASA is seeking written submissions in respect of the draft Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) Services Regulations. Written submissions must reach the Authority by no later than 16h00 on 29 December 2020 and the submissions must be electronic.