Electronic Communications Law Digest
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Archived - Final Digest of 2023 - December
Latest Notices
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Body |
Content |
GG No. |
Notice No. |
Date |
Comment |
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ICASA |
Notice of Application to transfer control of I-ECNS and I-ECS Licences of Cell C Ltd. |
49831 |
2216 |
6 Dec |
Written comments within 14 working days |
Ongoing General Regulatory Processes Pending in Dec. 2023
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Body |
Content |
Status |
Relevant GG References |
|
ICASA |
Draft Amendments to the National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertising Regulations |
Called for written submissions |
49406N290 |
|
ICASA |
Draft Amendment of Numbering Plan Regulations |
Called for written submissions |
43929N2038 |
|
Competition Commission |
Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry |
Final Terms of Reference Published |
49309N3880 |
|
FPB |
Draft Regulatory Instruments of the FPB |
Called for written submissions, date extended informally |
49140N3798 |
|
Justice and Constitutional Development |
Regulation of Interception of Communications and the Provision of Communications-related Information Act, 2002 |
Called for written submissions, twice |
49079N1942 49189N1990 |
|
DCDT |
Proposed Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2022 |
Called for written submissions, date extended |
48841N3567 N49073N3748 |
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DCDT |
Draft Accreditation Framework for Films, Games and Publications classified under a foreign or international system in terms of section 18D |
Called for written submissions |
48841N3568 |
|
ICASA |
Cost-modelling phase re: review of the pro-competitive conditions imposed on relevant licensees in terms of the call termination regulations. |
Notice of process published |
48660N3466 |
|
ICASA |
Discussion Document on Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management |
Called for written submissions, date extended |
48352, 48640
|
|
ICASA |
Impact of load-shedding on Communications Sector |
Called for participation in consultation, establishment of a Council Committee Recalled for written submissions in the form of a questionnaire |
Emailed Statements 49795N4139 |
|
ICASA |
Notice of Intention to Conduct an Inquiry on the Review of the Regulations of the Conveyance of Mail, 2009 |
Called for written submissions |
48254 |
|
DCDT |
Publication of the Explanatory Memorandum of the SA Post Office Soc Ltd Amendment Bill |
Called for written submissions |
48149 |
|
DCDT |
Draft FPB Amendment Tariff Regulations |
Called for written submissions |
47823N2921 47822N2921 |
|
DCDT |
Draft Regulatory Instruments Published for Public Comment |
Called for written submissions |
47822N2922 47822N2921 |
|
GCIS |
Invitation to comment on the Marketing, Advertising and Communications (MAC) Charter Sector Code |
Called for written submissions |
47804 |
|
DCDT |
Next Generation Spectrum Policy for Economic Development |
Called for written submissions |
46873 |
|
ICASA |
Invitation to pre-register for Community TV Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum for DTT Multiplex 1 |
Called for pre-registration, date extended, qualifying applicants announced |
46629, 47832, press release |
|
DCDT |
Draft .ZA Registry and Registrar Licensing Procedures |
Called for written submissions |
46264 N2039 |
|
DCDT |
Publication of Explanatory Memorandum on the SA Postbank Amendment Bill |
|
46204 N955 |
|
DCDT |
Draft SA Post Office Amendment Bill |
Called for written submissions |
46250 |
|
ICASA |
Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for International Mobile Telecommunications |
Called for written representations |
46160 N1961-1970. |
|
ICASA |
Proposed policy amendment of Policy on High Demand Spectrum and Policy Direction on the Licensing of a Wireless Open Access Network |
Called for written representations |
46031 |
|
FPB |
Draft Classification Guidelines for Films, Games and Certain Publications |
Called for written representations |
45859, N1717 |
|
ICASA |
Draft Amendments to the Process and Procedures Regulations for Class Licences |
Called for written representations |
45849 |
|
ICASA |
Notice of Intention to Conduct an Inquiry into Long Term Spectrum Outlook – Consultation Document and Template |
Called for written representations |
45690, N. 738 |
|
DJCD |
Draft Amendment of Protection of Personal Information Regulations |
Called for written submissions |
45120 |
|
ICASA |
Market Enquiry into Signal Distribution Services |
Questionnaire to be completed, submissions on Discussion Doc, Additional Info Requested |
45172, 46255 N986 49049 N1932 |
|
DCDT |
Draft SABC Bill |
Called for written submissions, public hearings held, Approved by Cabinet and introduced in Parliament Call for written submissions on introduced Bill by 15 Jan |
44865 39391 Advert in press Date Extended – Notice by PPCCDT |
|
DCDT |
Draft National Data and Cloud Policy |
Invited written comment, date extended |
44411 N.309 44568 |
|
ICASA |
ITA: To participate in a qualifying process to operate as a secondary geo-location service provider |
Invited applications |
44206 |
|
DCDT |
Draft White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Content Services Policy Framework |
Invited written comment, date extension, Second Draft Published and written comments invited, date extended |
43797, 43938 N1267, 49052 N1934 49245N3856 |
|
DCDT |
Draft Film and Publications Amendment Regulations 2020 |
Invited written comment |
43495, N361 |
|
Dept. of Economic Development |
Competition Amendment Bill |
In Parliament |
41756 |
|
DCDT |
Intended introduction of the Ikamva National E-Skills Institute Bill, 2018 to the National Assembly |
Notification given |
41581 |
|
DOC |
Draft Films and Publications Board Tariffs Review |
Called for written submissions – 10 November |
41142, date clarified in an email |
|
ICASA |
Inquiry into Subscription TV Broadcasting Services |
Called for written submissions, date extended twice. Oral Hearings held, called for comments on draft Findings Doc, date extended twice: 4 Oct, hearings in Jan held, new questionnaire issued |
41070, 41102 (erratum), 41155, 41192, 42391 N573, 42520 N895, 42673 N1129. 43872 N625 49646N4050. |
|
Dept of Justice and Constitutional Development |
Draft Code of Administrative Good Conduct to provide administrators with practical guidelines and information for efficient administration |
Called for written submissions |
40540 |
|
Dept. of Justice and Constitutional Development |
Prevention and Combatting of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill |
To be introduced in the National Assembly |
40367, 41543. |
|
DTI |
Intellectual Property Consultative Framework |
Called for representations |
40262 |
|
ICASA |
Discussion Document on use of the V and E Bands |
Called for written comments |
39180 |
|
GSIS |
Draft Marketing, Advertising and Communication Sector Charter |
Called for written comments |
39175 |
|
Parliament |
Notice of intent to introduce a Private Members Bill on Draft Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill |
Called for written comments |
39147 |
|
ICASA |
ITA for spectrum on Multiplex 3 to provide commercial subscription television broadcasting services |
Third ITA issued with no reference to previous iterations/processes |
gg 39191, 39797, 41362 N. 983, 41377 N.7 |
|
DCDT |
Proposed amendment of Alternative Dispute Resolution Regs under the ECT Act |
Requested written submissions |
38128, 40428 |
|
USAASA |
Draft Recommendations for Qualifying Criteria for Set Top Box Scheme of Ownership and Support |
Requested written submissions |
38134 |
|
ICASA |
Competition in ICT Sector Enquiry |
Public hearings held |
37456, 37990 |
|
ICASA |
Cost to Communicate Programme |
Initiated |
36532 |
|
ICASA |
Framework for toll-free services ( ie 080 numbers) |
Public hearings held |
36722, 36821 |
|
ICASA |
Draft Bitstream and shared/full loop access Regulations. |
Published explanatory memorandum and requested comments thereon |
36705, 36840, 37121,
|
Electronic Communications-Related Legislation and Regulations Enacted, and Position Papers Finalised, in 2023
|
Body |
Content |
GG No. |
Notice No. |
Date |
|
ICASA |
Fees and charges for postal services to apply from 1 April 2023 |
48062 |
3051 |
17 Feb |
|
DCDT |
FPB Enforcement Committee Regulations and Complaints Handling Procedures |
48294 |
3119 |
24 March |
|
DCDT |
State of Disaster Directions for the Communications and Digital Technologies Sector [repealed] |
48316 |
3206 |
28 March |
|
ICASA |
Amendment to the Individual Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations |
48317 |
1717 |
28 March |
|
ICASA |
Reasons Document: End-User and Subscriber Services Charter Amendment Regs |
48329 |
3212 |
29 March |
|
ICASA |
Amendment of Numbering Plan Regulations |
48328 |
1719 |
29 March |
|
ICASA |
End-User and Subscriber Services Charter Amendment Regs |
48318 |
3207 |
29 March |
|
ICASA |
Third amendment to the Individual Licences Processes and Procedures Regulations |
48331 |
1720 |
30 March |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plan for the IMT 450 frequency band |
48353 |
3246 |
31 March |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plan for the IMT 850 frequency band |
48353 |
3245 |
31 March |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plan for the IMT 1427-1518 MHZ |
48353 |
3244 |
31 March |
|
ICASA |
Reasons document for IMT 450, 850 and 1500 |
48353 |
3243 |
31 March |
|
DCDT |
Policy Direction: Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communication Networks and Facilities |
48346 |
3237 |
31 March |
|
DCDT |
National Policy: Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communication Networks and Facilities |
48346 |
3236 |
31 March |
|
DCDT |
Reappointment of members of the Board of the SA Post Office |
48395 |
1729 |
4 April |
|
Dept of Cooperative Governance |
Termination of National State of Disaster (Electricity Supply Constraint) |
48400 |
3265 |
5 April |
|
DCDT/Presidency |
Appointment of the SABC Board |
48438 |
1748 |
18 April |
|
DCDT |
Reappointment of members of the Board of the SA Post Office |
48440 |
1749 |
19 April |
|
Justice and Constitutional Development
|
Certificate of Exemption in terms of s46(3) of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act: for the South African Police in respect of listed equipment and prohibited acts – for a period of five years. |
48627 |
3424 |
19 May |
|
ICASA |
Amendments to Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 |
48643 |
1822 |
23 May |
|
ICASA |
Establishment of a Council Committee to ascertain the impact of load-shedding on the Communications Industry – Media Release |
|
|
29 May |
|
DCDT |
Notice of switch off date of analogue terrestrial television above 694 MHz (31 July 2023) and Notice of final Analogue Switch Off for analogue terrestrial television (31 December 2024) |
48793 |
3554 |
15 June |
|
ICASA |
Advertising, Infomercials and Programme Sponsorship Regulations – Come into effect 29 December 2023 |
48863 |
1879 |
29 June |
|
ICASA |
Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations |
48960 |
1917 |
14 July |
|
Presidency |
Remuneration of ICASA Chair and Councilors |
48992 |
3687 |
17 July |
|
Competition Commission |
Final Report and Decision: Online Intermediations Platforms Market Enquiry |
49028 |
3721 |
28 July |
|
ICASA |
Notice of Approval of Applications from terrestrial television broadcasters to move their services to the band 470-694 MHz |
Media Notice |
|
2 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 1518- 1525MHz |
49079 |
3768 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 440-450MHz |
49079 |
3767 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 410-430MHz |
49079 |
3766 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 406.1-410MHz |
49079 |
3765 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 380-399.9MHz |
49079 |
3764 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 335.4- 380MHz |
49079 |
3763 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 156.837- 174MHz |
49079 |
3762 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for the band 138-144MHz |
49079 |
3761 |
4 Aug |
|
ICASA |
Amendment of Numbering Plan Regulations |
49314 |
2033 |
15 Sept |
|
ICASA |
Amendment of Numbering Plan Regulations |
49314 |
2039 |
21 Sept |
|
ICASA |
Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the IMT 900 Band. |
49556 |
3999 |
27 Oct |
|
ICASA |
Notice to amend various radio frequency spectrum licences in the bands: 880-915 MHZ and 925-960 MHA – for implementation of the Final RFS Assignment Plan for the IMT 850 Frequency Band |
49556 |
4000 |
27 Oct |
|
Presidency |
Determination of Salaries and Allowances of Chairperson and Other Councillors of ICASA |
49589 |
4022 |
31 Oct |
|
ICASA |
Notice on the illegal provision of the Starlink satellite service |
49777 |
2203 |
28 Nov |
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