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Independent Communications Authority Of South

Faster, cheaper data is here – but not for long
Article
/ 23 April 2020

Faster, cheaper data is here – but not for long

There are factors such as exchange rates, electricity costs, security free and fuel prices that are contributors, but additional spectrum will certainly bring about significant change in the local industry

By Tshegofatso Mathe
New digital regulations mean the state can track you — no questions asked
Article
/ 31 March 2020

New digital regulations mean the state can track you — no questions asked

The provisions have been introduced to contain the spread of Covid-19, but some may infringe on certain constitutional rights

By Avani Singh and Michael Power
Light at the end of Eskom tunnel?
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Light at the end of Eskom tunnel?

The treasury has mooted selling the utility’s coal-fired stations, but this doesn’t mean privatisation

By Kevin Davie
Icasa: A broadcasting balancing act for sport
Article
/ 11 June 2019

Icasa: A broadcasting balancing act for sport

Icasa heard some fiery submissions during the public hearing on its proposed sports broadcasting regulation amendments

By Musawenkosi Cabe
Icasa expresses concern over MultiChoice listing despite complaint
Article
/ 27 February 2019

Icasa expresses concern over MultiChoice listing despite complaint

MultiChoice was previously part of Naspers and unbundled from its parent ​co​mpany in September 2018

By Agency
Icasa boss sentenced to 20 years in prison for fraud, money laundering
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Icasa boss sentenced to 20 years in prison for fraud, money laundering

Rubben Mohlaloga was sentenced on Thursday at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

By Jeanette Chabalala
SABC board member interviews rescheduled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
Article
/ 24 October 2018

SABC board member interviews rescheduled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

The interviews were initially scheduled for October 30 but have now been moved to November 6

By Jan Gerber
Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa

Councillor, Icasa

By Kwanele Sosibo
SABC debt close to R700m
Article
/ 22 August 2018

SABC debt close to R700m

The SABC’s financial situation is dire says SABC board chairperson Bongumusa Makhathini

By Jan Gerber
SABC editorial hearings draw to a close, public submissions extended
Article
/ 31 July 2018

SABC editorial hearings draw to a close, public submissions extended

The broadcaster’s public consultations on editorial policy have been met with a call to focus on implementing already existing guidelines

By Sarah Smit
Communications committee recommends suspension of Icasa chairperson
Article
/ 29 May 2018

Communications committee recommends suspension of Icasa chairperson

The recommendation follows a request by former Speaker of Parliament to institute removal proceedings against Mohlaloga after he his fraud conviction

By Kiri Rupiah
Icasa regulations fail to deliver
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Icasa regulations fail to deliver

The amendments don’t address high cost of data, which many consumers hoped for

By Staff Reporter
Right2Know welcomes data regulations but says more needs to be done
Article
/ 30 April 2018

Right2Know welcomes data regulations but says more needs to be done

The advocacy group expressed its disappointment that the actual costs of communication have not been reduced

By Staff Reporter
ICASA: Cellphone users will soon be allowed to carry over unused data
Article
/ 26 April 2018

ICASA: Cellphone users will soon be allowed to carry over unused data

The authority has announced four new regulations to end-user and subscriber services charters

By Agency
Icasa regulates in the public interest
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Icasa regulates in the public interest

Thanks to Icasa, South Africans are accessing quality services

By Sfiso Atomzo Buthelezi and Onkgopotse Jj Tabane
Icasa’s quality of service and cross-border divisions: ensuring quality access
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Icasa’s quality of service and cross-border divisions: ensuring quality access

Co-operation with regulatory authorities in neighbouring countries is essential

By Sfiso Atomzo Buthelezi and Richard Hayward
Critical Thinking Forum: Why are we paying so much for data?
Article
/ 16 March 2018

Critical Thinking Forum: Why are we paying so much for data?

The poor are punished by paying the most for data

By Sfiso Atomzo Buthelezi
The council of Icasa: towards an inclusive digital society
Article
/ 16 March 2018

The council of Icasa: towards an inclusive digital society

The commodification of the internet is an infringement of poor people’s constitutional right to access information

By Sfiso Atomzo Buthelezi
Dump Icasa and the market will force down data prices
Analysis
/ 2 March 2017

Dump Icasa and the market will force down data prices

The growing public outrage expressed through #DataMustFall is not misplaced, but the political solutions offered so far are.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks investigating SABC ‘protest policy’, says Icasa
Article
/ 31 January 2017

Hawks investigating SABC ‘protest policy’, says Icasa

The SABC maintains that it had not yet implemented the policy to ban the airing of protest footage.

By Paul Herman
Icasa lays charges against SABC over ‘protest policy’
Article
/ 7 December 2016

Icasa lays charges against SABC over ‘protest policy’

On May 26, the broadcaster banned the airing of footage of violent protests on its television stations.

By Paul Herman
#DataMustFall report suggests telcos could be forced to spin off wholesale arms
Article
/ 7 December 2016

#DataMustFall report suggests telcos could be forced to spin off wholesale arms

The report, which was tabled on 15 November and will be considered by parliament when it reconvenes next year.

By Adam Oxford
Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Editorial: Public pays for state failure on constitutional values and good governance

SAA abusing its dominant market position and two ministers fighting over the same portfolio cost the public billions of public funds.

By Editorial
Hlaudi and SABC board refuse to end their ban on airing violent protests because regulatory body Icasa is ‘not a court of law’
Article
/ 11 July 2016

Hlaudi and SABC board refuse to end their ban on airing violent protests because regulatory body Icasa is ‘not a court of law’

Motsoeneng reiterated the broadcaster would not withdraw the decision, adding they will fight the issue in the Constitutional Court if they have to.

By Staff Reporter
Icasa orders the SABC to stop its ban on violent protests – or risk losing its broadcasting licence
Article
/ 11 July 2016

Icasa orders the SABC to stop its ban on violent protests – or risk losing its broadcasting licence

Icasa’s acting chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga said the SABC had seven days to confirm in writing that it has reversed its editorial decision.

By Staff Reporter
Broadcasting regulatory body Icasa rules that SABC must withdraw the decision not to air violent protests
Article
/ 11 July 2016

Broadcasting regulatory body Icasa rules that SABC must withdraw the decision not to air violent protests

Acting chairperson of Icasa Rubben Mohlaloga reportedly made the announcement at a media briefing in Johannesburg on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
SA wades into global app regulation battle
Article
/ 4 February 2016

SA wades into global app regulation battle

Skype and WhatsApp are putting pressure on telecoms the world over and governments are being forced to consider regulating such over-the-top services.

By Staff Reporter
Icasa notes ‘significance’ of MTN Nigeria fine
Article
/ 3 November 2015

Icasa notes ‘significance’ of MTN Nigeria fine

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has said MTN’s $5.2-billion fine shows the importance of complying with regulation.

By Staff Reporter
Broadband failure costs SA dearly
Article
/ 12 March 2015

Broadband failure costs SA dearly

The state’s incompetence is hindering connectivity as well as its own developmental goals.

By Staff Reporter
Icasa is leaderless and clueless – outgoing councillor
Article
/ 4 December 2014

Icasa is leaderless and clueless – outgoing councillor

Joseph Lebooa, who was "assaulted" for doing his job, says a leadership gap stops the authority from resolving professional and structural matters.

By Staff Reporter
WBS back in broadband play
Article
/ 31 October 2014

WBS back in broadband play

Despite serious questions about its deal with Icasa, the firm remains hot property

By Staff Reporter
All aboard the broadband wagon
Article
/ 2 October 2014

All aboard the broadband wagon

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has been urged to unlock competition in the mobile data markets.

By Lloyd Gedye
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