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.

Responses to the enquiry in relation to the invitation to apply published on the Government Gazette Number 43768 (notice number 535) on 02 October 2020

ICASA is inviting all interested parties to make written submissions on the draft Sports Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations. This is the second round of public consultations following the public hearings held from 27 to 31 May 2019.