ICASA

ICASA Regulator of the broadcasting, electronic communications and postal services sectors in South Africa

The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa is a product of statute, the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa Amendment Act of 2000, amended in 2005. ICASA was established in July 2000, as a merger of the telecommunications regulator, the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SATRA) and the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). The ICASA Amendment Ac

t 2005 also provided for the incorporation of the Postal Regulator into ICASA. The Amendment Act of 2005 also increased ICASA's council complement from seven to nine councillors. The Authority is responsible for regulating the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal industries in the public interest and ensure affordable services of a high quality for all South Africans. The Authority also issues licenses to telecommunications and broadcasting service providers', enforces compliance with rules and regulations, protects consumers from unfair business practices and poor quality services, hears and decides on disputes and complaints brought against licensees and controls and manages the effective use of radio frequency spectrum. ICASA is a Chapter 9 institution (an institution which supports democracy) in terms of the South African Constitution and is a portfolio organisation of the Department of Communications (DoC).

🌍 [Webinar] Join ICASA for an engaging conversation with Ms Cynthia Lesufi, South Africa's endorsed candidate for the po...
26/06/2026

🌍 [Webinar]

Join ICASA for an engaging conversation with Ms Cynthia Lesufi, South Africa's endorsed candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) for the 2027–2030 term. Hear first hand her vision for advancing the future of telecommunications and digital transformation across Africa.

Date: Monday, 29 June 2026
Time: 10h00 – 11h30
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Meeting Link: 6ea19e98-12a8-4b67-9ee6-c39eea5ed511@37986e4a-2fc4-4a4c-809d-c0811b0231da" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ea19e98-12a8-4b67-9ee6-c39eea5ed511@37986e4a-2fc4-4a4c-809d-c0811b0231da

🚨Update for Community Broadcasters! ICASA will host a virtual workshop on 29 June 2026 to guide stakeholders through the...
25/06/2026

🚨Update for Community Broadcasters!

ICASA will host a virtual workshop on 29 June 2026 to guide stakeholders through the application process for Community Television Broadcasting Service (CTBS) and Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) licences. This final session is a critical opportunity for all stakeholders including those affected by the weather-related cancellation in Plettenberg Bay to gain clarity, ensure full compliance with application requirements and submit complete pre-registration notices ahead of the extended deadline of 15 July 2026.

🗓 29 June 2026
🕙 10:00AM – 15:00PM
📍 Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/386032048743549?p=y6MYSB6ZQ3jZCykWJG

All interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

As South Africa commemorates 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising, ICASA honours the courage of the youth who stood fo...
16/06/2026

As South Africa commemorates 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising, ICASA honours the courage of the youth who stood for freedom and equality. We celebrate their enduring legacy while recognising the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers who are shaping the future of connectivity, technology and digital transformation.

📢 NOMINATIONS OPEN ICASA is seeking 10 representatives from licensed broadcasters and network services to voluntarily jo...
09/06/2026

📢 NOMINATIONS OPEN

ICASA is seeking 10 representatives from licensed broadcasters and network services to voluntarily join the organisation's Digital Sound Broadcasting Technical Advisory Group (DTAG). The core responsibility of the advisory group is to provide recommendations to ICASA on various technical matters, including frequency planning, licensing frameworks and related topics.

All applications must be submitted by 15 June 2026 at 16h00pm.

📧 Email: [email protected] for attention Ndumiso Dana

Learn More: https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2026/call-for-nominations-of-candidates-to-be-appointed-as-members-of-the-digital-sound-broadcasting-technical-advisory-group-in-terms-of-the-digital-sound-broadcasting-services-regulations-2021

🌍🛡️As South Africa marks the conclusion of Child Protection Week, recognised annually from 29 May - 05 June, ICASA takes...
05/06/2026

🌍🛡️As South Africa marks the conclusion of Child Protection Week, recognised annually from 29 May - 05 June, ICASA takes this opportunity to reflect on an important milestone in advancing child online protection globally, through the recent approval of Recommendation ITU-T X.1901 framework on information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.

The Recommendation marks a significant step towards creating a safer digital environment for children by providing guidance on age assurance. This achievement was made possible through strong collaboration between ITU-T Study Group 17, where South Africa serves as Vice-Chair, and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27/WG 5.

This milestone reflects South Africa’s contribution to global digital policy development and demonstrates the value of active participation by South Africa (ICASA and the Department of Communications & Digital Technologies.) in building a safer digital environment for children worldwide.

📍Today, ICASA Chairperson Mothibi Glenview Ramusi, together with Councillors and Executive Management, held a strategic ...
04/06/2026

📍Today, ICASA Chairperson Mothibi Glenview Ramusi, together with Councillors and Executive Management, held a strategic engagement with Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, and Commissioners Janet Love and Dhaya Pillay.

As Chapter 9 institutions established to strengthen and support South Africa’s constitutional democracy, ICASA and the IEC discussed areas of mutual interest, including communications infrastructure readiness, election broadcasting regulations, digital information integrity, and the growing challenges of misinformation and disinformation in the digital era.

The engagement reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in safeguarding electoral integrity and advancing South Africa's constitutional democracy.

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
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