Body

Content

GG No.

Notice No.

Date

Comment

ICASA

Extension of closing date for comments on Draft Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations

47729

1516

15 Dec

Extended to 16 Jan 2023

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 3400-3600 MHz

47763

2879

19 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 3300-3400 MHz

47788

2891

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 2300-2400 MHz

47788

2890

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 880-915 and 925-960 MHz

47788

2889

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 791-821 and 832-862 MHz

47788

2888

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 733-758 MHz

47788

2887

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 703-733 and 758-788 MHz

47788

2886

20 Dec

For noting

ICASA

Notice of Intention to Amend Annexure B of the Radio Spectrum Regulations

47792

1527

21 Dec

Written Submissions due 30 Jan 2023

GCIS

Invitation to comment on the Marketing, Advertising and Communications (MAC) Charter Sector Code

47804

1534

30 Dec

Not date is provided.

ICASA

Notice of extension of closing date in respect of the invitation to pre-register for digital community television service and RFS licences on Mux 1 Frequencies

47832

1547

6 Jan 23

Extension to 30 Jan 2023

ICASA

Invitation to comment on transfer of ownership applications of I-ECS and I-ECNS Licences from Epilite 102 CC

47831

2879

6 Jan 23

Written representations within 14 working days

DCDT

Draft FPB Enforcement Committee Rules

47823

2922

6 Jan 23

Written comments due within 30 working days

DCDT

Draft FPB Amendment Tariff Regulations

47823

2921

6 Jan 23

Written comments due within 30 working days

DCDT

Draft Regulatory Instruments Published for Public Comment

47822

2921

6 Jan 2023

Written comments due within 30 working days

DCDT

FPB Regs on the Processes and Procedures for Applying, Registering, Amending, Transferring or Renewing Licences

47822

2922

6 Jan 23

Written comments due within 30 working days

DCDT

Draft FPB Complaints Handling Procedures

47855

2932

13 Jan 23

Written comments due within 30 working days

Body

Content

Status

Relevant GG References

DCDT

Draft FPB Enforcement Committee Rules

Called for written submissions

47823N2922

47822N2921

DCDT

Draft FPB Amendment Tariff Regulations

Called for written submissions

47823N2921

47822N2921

DCDT

Draft Regulatory Instruments Published for Public Comment

Called for written submissions

47822N2922

47822N2921

DCDT

Draft FPB Complaints Handling Procedures

Called for written submissions

47855N2932

47822N2921

GCIS

Invitation to comment on the Marketing, Advertising and Communications (MAC) Charter Sector Code

Called for written submissions

47804

ICASA

Notice of Intention to Amend Annexure B of the Radio Spectrum Regulations

Called for written submissions

47792

DCDT

Announcement of new Analogue Television Switch-off Date: 31 March 2023

Called for written submissions

47697

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 335.4-380MHz

Called for written submissions, erratum notice

47559, N2781

47654, N2832

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 380-399.94MHz

Called for written submissions

47559, N2782

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 406.1-410MHz

Called for written submissions

47559, N2783

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 410-430MHz

Called for written submissions

47559, N2784

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 1518-1525MHz

Called for written submissions, erratum notice

47559, N2785

47654, N2834

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 440-450MHz

Called for written submissions, erratum notice

47559, N2786

47654, N2833

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 138-144MHz

Called for written submissions

47559, N2787

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for Band 156.8375-174MHz

Called for written submissions

47559, N2788

ICASA

Draft Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations

Called for written submissions, date extended

47489, 47729

ICASA

Second phase IMT Licensing

Closing date for submissions on Info Memorandum

46910

DCDT

Next Generation Spectrum Policy for Economic Development

Called for written submissions

46873

ICASA

Invitation to pre-register for Community TV Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum for DTT Multiplex 1

Called for pre-registration, date extended

46629, 47832

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

DCDT

Draft SA Post Office Amendment Bill

Called for written submissions

46250

ICASA

Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for International Mobile Telecommunications

Called for written representations

46160 N1961-1970.

ICASA

Discussion Document on Optimising FM Sound Broadcasting

Called for written representations

46152

ICASA

Draft End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations

Issued explanatory memorandum and called for written representations, oral hearings

46153, 46154, 46978

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

ICASA

Draft Numbering Plan Regulations

Called for written representations

46080

ICASA

Draft Individual Licence Processes and Procedures Amendment Regulations

Called for written representations, hearings held

46084, 46885

ICASA

Draft Individual Standard Terms Amendment Regulations

Called for written representations, oral hearings

46050, 46759 N1238

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

ICASA

Draft Implementation of the Radio Frequency Migration Plan and IMT Roadmap

Called for written submissions

45690. N 739

ICASA

Invitation to Pre-Register for Community Sound Broadcasting and Spectrum Licences

Called for pre-registrations

45650

DJCD

Draft Amendment of Protection of Personal Information Regulations

Called for written submissions

45120

ICASA

Market Enquiry into Signal Distribution Services

Questionnaire to be completed, submissions on Discussion Doc

45172, 46255 N986

DCDT

Draft SABC Bill

Called for written submissions, public hearings held

44865

ICASA

Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2021 for Public Consultation

Called for written submissions

44803

DCDT

Draft National Data and Cloud Policy

Invited written comment, date extended

44411 N.309

44568

ICASA

Review of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (Advertising, Infomercials and Sponsorship) Regulations

Invited written comment on Discussion Doc, public hearings held, Findings Doc Published and Draft Regulations, Hearings

44333 N 264.

44728

46211 N 959

46521 N 2148

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

43797, 43938 N1267,

DCDT

Draft Policy and Policy Direction on the Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications and Facilities

Invited written comment

43537, N800

DCDT

Draft Film and Publications Amendment Regulations 2020

Invited written comment

43495, N361

ICASA

Inviting applications for community TV broadcasting services and radio spectrum licences on Mux 1 – 22 licences are available.

Invited written comment, date extended, invited comment on applications, extension of date for applications

43088, N163

43113, N199

43766, N 533

44401, N 142

47832

ICASA

Draft Amendment of Rain Network’s Universal Service and Access Obligations

Invited written comment

43095, N311

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,

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

43872 N625

Competition Commission

Notice of an Enquiry into Data Services, provisional finding report released

Called for written submissions

41054, report

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

Dept. of Justice and Constitutional Development

Prevention and Combatting of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill

To be introduced in the National Assembly

40367, 41543.

DTI

Intellectual Property Consultative Framework

Called for representations

40262

ICASA

Enquiry into the competitiveness of the subscription TV services market

ICASA has published corrections to the notice about the process

40133, 40256

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

DOC

Draft Community Broadcasting Support Scheme

Requested written submissions

38947

Film and Publications Board

Draft Online Regulation Policy

Requested written submissions

38531

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,

Body

Content

GG No.

Notice No.

Date

ICASA

Fees and charges for reserved postal services

45780

1686

19 Jan

ICASA

Publication of qualified list of bidders for the provision of mobile broadband wireless access services – IMT 700, 800, 2600 and 3500

45939

844

21 Feb

Presidency

Proclamation of the Coming into Force of the Films and Publications Amendment Act, 2019

45959

52

25 Feb

Dept of Cooperative Governance

Extension of National State of Disaster (Covid-19)

46042

1875

14 March

ICASA

Amendment of Complaints and Compliance Committee Procedure Regulations

46091

917

25 March

ICASA

Sentech – Universal Service and Access Obligations

46092

918

25 March

ICASA

Findings Document: Review of 2014 Pro-Competitive Remedies Imposed on Licensees in terms of 2014 Call Termination Regulations

46107

1937

28 Mar

ICASA

Equipment Authorisation Regulations – Reasons Doc

46145

1948

31 March

ICASA

Equipment Authorisation Regulations

46145

1949

31 March

ICASA

Must Cary Amendment Regulations

46148

1951

31 March

ICASA

Must Cary Amendment Regulations – Reasons Doc

46148

1952

31 March

ICASA

Fees increase – unreserved Postal Services Regulations

46151

1953

31 March

ICASA

Fees increase – administrative fees in relation to service licences

46151

1954

31 March

ICASA

Fees increase – Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences

46151

1955

31 March

ICASA

Fees increase – administrative fees in relation to type approvals

46151

1956

31 March

Dept. of Cooperative Governance

Revocation of Covid-19 Pandemic as a National Disaster

46199

1992

 5 April

ICASA

Findings Doc – Review of the IBA Advertising, Infomercials and Programme Sponsorship Regs

46211

959

8 April

ICASA

Amendments to Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by HDG and the Application of the ICT Sector Code Regulations

46425

983

14 April

ICASA

Notice of dates of various termination dates in respect of the end of the ICT Covid Regulations.

46352

021

11 May

DCDT

Procedure to Follow to obtain permission to use the “Go Digital” trademark for IDTs and STBs

46619

2205

24 June

DCDT

Notice of cut-off date to register for a subsidised DTT STB – 30 September 2022

46683

2250

8 July

DCDT

Notice of cut-off date to register for a subsidised DTT STB – 30 September 2022 (Published in Afrikaans)

47111

2271

11 July

ICASA

Decision on application by Cape Town Radio (Pty) Ltd t/a Smile 90.4 FM

46705

1218

12 Aug

ICASA

Reasons for Decision – Approval of Licence Amendment Application by Primedia in respect of 947

46739

1226

19 Aug

DCDT

Films and Publications Regulations 2022

46843

2436

26 Aug

ICASA

Decision on amendment application by 567 Cape Talk

46847

1265

2 Sept

ICASA

Notice to prohibit usage and sale of Baofeng Radio, Model: UV0 5R for interference despite having been type-approved.

46990

1304

28 Sept

DCDT

Regs in terms of section 24C and 27A of the Films and Publications Act re: Obligations of Internet Access and Service Providers re: child oriented services, registration, child pornography etc

47373

2682

28 Oct

DCDT

Announcement of new Analogue Television Switch-off Date: 31 March 2023

47697

1513

9 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 3400-3600 MHz

47763

2879

19 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 3300-3400 MHz

47788

2891

20 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 2300-2400 MHz

47788

2890

20 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 880-915 and 925-960 MHz

47788

2889

20 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 791-821 and 832-862 MHz

47788

2888

20 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 733-758 MHz

47788

2887

20 Dec

ICASA

RFS Assignment Plan for Band: 703-733 and 758-788 MHz

47788

2886

20 Dec