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Ahmed Dhupli: Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Group, PH Attorneys

Corporate & Commercial Law

Starlink challenges South African regulations as it hits BEE roadblocks

Ahmed Dhupli 20 Mar 2025

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

Regulatory

Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

17 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf Icasa's second ICT Sector Stakeholder Engagement Session will take place from 20 to 21 February 2025

Digital

Icasa's second ICT Sector Stakeholder Engagement Session takes place this week

18 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf Icasa concluded its three-day public hearings on the proposed new Satellite Services Framework on Friday

Digital

Icasa navigates satellite services framework without SpaceX's input

10 Feb 2025

Source: Imagen 3

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa boosts community radio with spare spectrum, applications now open

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jan 2025

The Apple TV 4K remains one of the best streaming boxes available in South Africa

Mobile & Apps

Icasa launches another inquiry into streaming service competition

Lindsey Schutters 13 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf Platinum North West TV NPC has been awarded Community Television Broadcasting Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum licences by Icasa

Media

Platinum North West TV NPC awarded CTBS and RFS licences

17 Dec 2024

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom secures Icasa approval for R6.75bn Swiftnet sale

Lindsey Schutters 17 Dec 2024

Radio & Audio

Icasa opens applications for 2024 community sound broadcasting licences

13 Dec 2024

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation.

Telecoms & Networks

Government moves to make 112 SA's single emergency number

Lindsey Schutters 5 Nov 2024

Source: South African Tourism/Flickr

Telecoms & Networks

Sentech painted as monopoly in Icasa market inquiry

Lindsey Schutters 30 Oct 2024

Malatsi pushes for broadband landscape shift

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi pushes for broadband landscape shift

Lindsey Schutters 8 Oct 2024

New Icasa regulations invites private sector to mail delivery party. Source: Kindel Media/Pexels

ICT

Icasa draft regulations opens the door for private postal services

Lindsey Schutters 2 Oct 2024

Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa schedules hearings on Cell C spectrum licence transfer deal

Lindsey Schutters 10 Sep 2024

Starlink signed a deal with Africa Mobile Networks in September 2023 to accelerate its Africa rollout.

Telecoms & Networks

New Icasa regulations could boost Starlink's prospects in Mzansi

Lindsey Schutters 15 Aug 2024

Compatel Africa license takeover gets Icasa approval

Telecoms & Networks

Compatel Africa license takeover gets Icasa approval

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jul 2024

Community radio: The essence of a community heartbeat

Radio & Audio

Community radio: The essence of a community heartbeat

Mpho Mothapo, Issued by Motherland OMNi 25 Jul 2024

Paul Colmer is an Exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA)

Telecoms & Networks

Allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in SA is foolish

Paul Colmer 1 Jul 2024

Icasa is talking a big step in enabling 5G innovation with DSA

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa to open up 5G spectrum for dynamic use

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jun 2024

Minister Mondli Gungubele delivered an opening keynote at Africa Tech Week.

Telecoms & Networks

DCDT overhauls radio frequency spectrum policy

Lindsey Schutters 31 May 2024

Vodacom said that it has exhausted other options and is pursuing court action.

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom goes to war against spectrum pooling

Lindsey Schutters 30 May 2024

The migration to digital terrestrial broadcast will free up valuable spectrum. Source: Keriliwi/Unsplash

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa extends deadline for digital migration regulations review

Lindsey Schutters 27 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa rules in favour of DA against SABC on flag-burning election advertisement

Advertising

#SAelections24: Icasa rules in favour of DA's flag-burning advertisement

27 May 2024

TV

Icasa to hold public hearing on community TV broadcasting

15 May 2024

New Icasa chairperson councillor Mothibi Ramusi

Telecoms & Networks

New Icasa chairperson takes oath of office

23 Apr 2024

Media

Court overturns Icasa's election broadcast regulations amendment

19 Apr 2024

Source: ©UCT Icasa will allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to Political Parties and Independent Candidates in the upcoming elections

Media Freedom

Icasa to allocate Party Election Broadcast (PEB) slots to political parties and independent candidates

17 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf Icasa has published the Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan ) and the Draft International Mobile Telecommunication Roadmap for public consultation

Radio & Audio

Icasa Draft Radio Frequency Migration Plan and Draft IMT Roadmap published for public consultation

8 Apr 2024

Advertising

Icasa revises political advertisement regulations for upcoming elections

28 Feb 2024

TV

Initial community TV and radio licences evaluation complete

19 Dec 2023

Source: Capricorn FM Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December

Advertising

Icasa to host hearings on the Draft National & Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts & Political Ads

6 Dec 2023

Radio & Audio

Community radio stations challenge Icasa over rejected licence applications

Sonia A. Rao 28 Nov 2023

Vodacom Western Cape has expanded 5G access with the spectrum acquired in the Ices auction. Source: Zz/Pexels

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom invests R570m to improve Western Cape network connectivity

Lindsey Schutters 29 Aug 2023

Source: © 123rf Icasa has approved applications from five broadcasters to move their
analogue television channels to the broadcasting band 470 - 694

TV

5 broadcasters move to broadcasting band 470 - 694 MHz

3 Aug 2023

Image source: Michal Bednarek –

Media & Entertainment Law

Unpacking Icasa's new advertising, infomercial and sponsorship regulations

Peter Grealy and Joshua Leroni 19 Jul 2023

Icasa to seek consultant for IMT spectrum licensing

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa to seek consultant for IMT spectrum licensing

12 Jun 2023

Image source: maksym yemelyanov –

Services

Icasa forms Council Committee to gauge impact of load shedding on communications industry

30 May 2023

Icasa expands Wi-Fi services with new spectrum allocation in lower 6GHz band

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa expands Wi-Fi services with new spectrum allocation in lower 6GHz band

24 May 2023

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

Technology

Global tech company Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5bn investment in South Africa

14 Apr 2023

Yolisa Kedama appointed as new acting chairperson of Icasa

Telecoms & Networks

Yolisa Kedama appointed as new acting chairperson of Icasa

4 Apr 2023

Image source: Vaclav Volrab –

Legislation

Cabinet approves Draft Electricity Amendment Bill

31 Mar 2023

Icasa appoints Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its new CEO

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa appoints Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its new CEO

31 Jan 2023

Source © Chris Boswell

Digital

Icasa publishes Draft Amendment Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2022.

20 Dec 2022

5G: An answer for a prosperous economy in SA?

Telecoms & Networks

5G: An answer for a prosperous economy in SA?

Todd Ashton 20 Sep 2022

Icasa appoints Norman Gidi as acting CEO

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa appoints Norman Gidi as acting CEO

23 Aug 2022

Icasa prepares to release more spectrum for mobile operators

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa prepares to release more spectrum for mobile operators

19 Aug 2022

MTN appoints Icasa's outgoing CEO as chief of staff

Telecoms & Networks

MTN appoints Icasa's outgoing CEO as chief of staff

16 Aug 2022

Icasa CEO Willington Ngwepe to step down

Telecoms & Networks

Icasa CEO Willington Ngwepe to step down

11 Aug 2022