Independent Communications Authority Of South Africa
latest news & developmentsDA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape
The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem
Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa
Critics say the timing is suspect, coming after businessman Johann Rupert, part of a delegation to Washington last week, said South Africa needed Starlink technology to help to…
Barring ‘fundamental changes’, Telkom won’t participate in 2024 spectrum auction
The JSE-listed phone operator has asked that the auction be postponed to 2025, as the group and its competitors are reeling from tough economic conditions
Netflix and not-so chill: How streamers shape South Africa’s film industry
Subscription streaming services have become giants. Some will be lifted onto their shoulders and some will be crushed under their weight
South Africa gets R14.4 billion in spectrum sale to MTN, Telkom
Sale of mobile telecommunication spectrum is ‘a significant milestone in our reform agenda’ — Ramaphosa
Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays
Serame Taukobong says, if done right, the auction of new broadband spectrum will help level the playing field
Post Office owes R842m to worker pension fund and medical aid
There is growing concern about a possible liquidation of the entity should it not be repurposed
Pay-TV inquiry probes the Multichoice monopoly
Africa’s largest subscription television operator says it is under threat amid the emerging popularity of global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime
Rhythm FM is R52-million of dead air
A R6-million lawsuit is offering new insight into why the state-funded station has not yet broadcast
We must keep Covid-19’s gains in education
COMMENT: The disaster regulations mandated zero-rating for some websites. Now it is time to expand this access
Competitors take on the post office
Blamed by many South Africans for offering a shoddy service, the embattled institution faces financial strain and serious competition
TV White Spaces trial launch involves W Cape schools
Google, the Wireless Access Providers’ Association and partners have launched a Television White Spaces trial involving 10 schools in Cape Town.
Final digital terrestrial tv regulations are here
The final regulations on digital terrestrial television migration will be published on Friday.
Icasa looks into complaints over alleged SABC failures
Icasa intends taking the SABC to its complaints and compliance committee as the broadcaster is not meeting its licence conditions.
Icasa fails consumers, report says
Namibia has been held up as an example of how a regulator can stop cellphone giants from making a killing and ripping off customers.