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Newly-appointed ICASA Council members take oath of office

2020-08-24

The newly-appointed ICASA Council members will take their oath of office today and commence their four (4) year term as Councillors and Chairperson

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Invitation to apply for digital community television service licences

2020-08-13

ICASA invites communities to apply for digital community television broadcasting service pre-registrations

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ICASA to assign new short code for COVID-19 national emergency services

2020-07-28

ICASA is seeking written submissions in relation to the service codes to be harmonised for COVID-19 national emergency services during the National State of Disaster; and further puts matters into context with respect to this process.

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Closing date for written submissions in respect of the Code for Persons with Disabilities extended

2020-07-24

The Council of ICASA has resolved to grant a 14-day extension in respect of submissions into the Draft Code for Persons with Disabilities Regulations published on 12 June 2020. The new date for written submissions is now the 14th of August 2020.

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ICASA clarifies the misstatement made by the National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) during an SABC television interview

2020-07-14

ICASA would like to correct the misconception created by the National Community Radio Forum (NCRF) and assist them to understand the role of the Authority as it relates to the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) collections.

This follows utterances by the Forum during an interview on SABC TV, that sought to undermine the regulatory mandate of ICASA as contemplated in the legislation; and potentially damaging to the reputation of ICASA.

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ICASA Council bids farewell to Councillor Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa

2020-07-10

ICASA hereby announces the end of term of Councillor Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa today.

Cllr. Gongxeka-Seopa tendered her resignation with the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies during April 2020 in terms of Section 7(3) of the ICASA Act.

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