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7 Jan. 2026 Digest

Latest Notices

Body

Content

GG No.

Notice No.

Date

Comment

DCDT

FPB Adjusted Tariffs for the 2025/2026 Financial Year

53814

6917

12 Dec

For noting

ICASA

Application for the Amendment of the Individual Commercial Broadcasting Service and Spectrum Licences of Radio iGagasi 99.5 (Pty) Ltd T/A iGagasi 99.5

53815

3685

9 Dec

Written comments due within 14 working days

DCDT

Notice to Amend the Exclusive Rights of the SAPO to provide reserved postal services and to extend the period for review

53854

3691

12 Dec

For noting

DCDT

Policy Direction to ICASA on BBBEE

53855

3692

12 Dec

For noting

 

ICASA

Notice to Extend Due Date for Submissions on the Draft Amendment to the Municipal Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertising Regulations

53856

6948

15 Dec

For noting

ICASA

Second Draft International Mobile Telecoms Roadmap

53883

3712

 

18 Dec

Written submissions due by 16 Feb 2026

ICASA

Application to transfer ownership of I-ECS and I-ECNS licences from Webdev CC T/A Cybertek to Optipulse (Pty) Ltd

53926

3721

6 Jan

Written submissions due within 14 working days

Ongoing General Regulatory Processes Pending in 2026

Body

Content

Status

Relevant GG References

 

 

 

 

ICASA

Submissions on Participation in Coexistence Simulation Studies on Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Engagement in bands 3800MHz to 6425MHz

Called for written submissions and date extended

53617N6787

53777N6901

ICASA

Draft USAF Manual

Called for written submissions

53716N3872

ICASA

IECNS Inquiry

Called for written submissions

53719N3644

ICASA

Draft Official List of Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities Amendment Regulations

Called for written submissions

53679N3607

ICASA

Application for a Draft Amendment to Telkom Soc Ltd’s Universal Service and Access Licence Obligations

Called for written submissions

53506N3551

 

ICASA

Draft Amendment to the Municipal Party Election Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Regulations

Called for written submissions

Date Extended

53608N6785

53856N6948

ICASA

Draft Digital Terrestrial Television Regs

Called for written submissions

52946N3355

ICASA

Draft Signal Distribution Services Regulations

Called for written submissions, date extended

52622N3185

52885N3319

ICASA

Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 for Public Consultation

Called for written submissions

Closing date extended

52449N3109

52811N6281

ICASA

Draft Regs on Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management in the Innovation Spectrum 2800-4200MHz and 592-6425 MHz

Called for written submissions

Closing date extended

52415N6066

52811N6280

52622DCDT

Proposed Policy Direction: Phasing out of Emergency Numbers 10177, 1011 and 107

Called for written submissions

51499N5502

ICASA

Licence framework for satellite services

Called for written submissions, hearings held

51044N2678

52011N5793

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan

Called for written submissions

50389N4559

ICASA

Draft International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Roadmap

Called for written submissions, New Draft to be published for comment.

Second Draft Published for comment.

50413N4584

51244N5209

53883N3712

ICASA

Draft Amendments to End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations

Called for written submissions, public hearings held

50241N4449

51262N5214

ICASA

Draft Amendments to the Mobile Broadband Services Regulations 2021

Called for written submissions

49987N2275

ICASA

Draft Amendment of Numbering Plan Regulations

Called for written submissions, called for further written submissions

43929N2038

52944N3354

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

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

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

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, hearings held

46629, 47832, press release

50660

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

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

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, Third Draft published and written comments invited, date extended

43797, 43938 N1267,

49052 N1934

49245N3856

52972N3369

53118N6487

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, date for submission extended, new Discussion Paper published for written comments, date extended

41070, 41102 (erratum), 41155, 41192, 42391 N573, 42520 N895, 42673 N1129.

43872 N625

49646N4050.

49936N4209

51848N5647

52257N5975

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

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 Dec 2024 and in 2025

Body

Content

GG No.

Notice No.

Date

ICASA

Call Termination Amendment Regulations

51718

5646

9 Dec ‘24

Presidency

South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Act 2024 assented to

51803

5722

20 Dec ‘24

ICASA

Framework for Licensing Spare Frequencies to Existing Community Sound Broadcasting Licenses Wishing to Increase their Coverage Area

51968

2945

23 Jan '25

ICASA

Fees and Charges for Reserved Postal Services

52031

5824

31 Jan

DCDT

Appointment of non-executive members of the Board of the SA Post Office

52264

5979

14 March

ICASA

Findings Document: Review of the Digital Migration Regs,

52392

3090

27 March

High Court

Judgment: etv and Others v Minister of DCDT and Others

 

 

27 March

ICASA

Regulations on the Conveyance of Mail, 2025

52427

6076

31 March

ICASA

Release of the State of the ICT Sector Report 2025

 

 

2 April

ICASA

Extension of due date for the renewal of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences

52524

6127

15 April

ICASA

Approval of Application by Cell C to Transfer Control of I-ECS and I-ECS licences to The Prepaid Company (Pty) Ltd

52559

3150

23 April

ICASA

List of Class Licences - 2025

52575

3165

2 May

ICASA

Summary of the Inquiry into the Effects of Loadshedding on the Electronic Communications and Broadcasting Sector

52712

3219

23 May

DCDT

Appointment of ICASA Councilors

52739

6223

28 May

DCDT

Policy Direction to ICASA – Inquiry into Need for Applications for Individual Communications Network Services Licences

53215

6542

22 August

DCDT

FPB: CPI Adjusted Tariffs Applicable for the 2025/6 Financial Year

53708

6862

21 Nov

DCDT

FPB Adjusted Tariffs for the 2025/2026 Financial Year

53814

6917

12 Dec

DCDT

Notice to Amend the Exclusive Rights of the SAPO to provide reserved postal services and to extend the period for review

53854

3691

12 Dec

DCDT

Policy Direction to ICASA on BBBEE

53855

3692

12 Dec

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