Electronic Communications Law Digest
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Archived - Final Digest of 2020 - December
Latest Notices
Body |
Content |
GG No. |
Notice No. |
Date |
Comment |
ICASA |
Application to transfer I-ECNS and I-ECS licences from Neelana Communications (Pty) Ltd to Gatsby Security SPV (Pty) Ltd |
44025 |
734 |
21 Dec |
Written submissions within 14 working days |
Ongoing General Regulatory Processes Pending
Body |
Content |
Status |
Relevant GG References |
ICASA |
Draft Digital Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations |
Invited written comment, date extended |
43900 N639 44000 N |
DCDT |
Draft White Paper on Audio and Audio-Visual Content Services Policy Framework |
Invited written comment, date extension |
43797, 43938 N1267, 43968 |
Icasa |
ITA: International Mobile telecommunications for mobile broadband wireless access services for urban and rural areas using the complimentary bands: IMT 700 IMT 800 IMT 2600 and IMT 3500 |
ITA Issued |
43768 |
Icasa |
ITA: Composite I-ECNS and radio frequency spectrum licences for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN) |
ITA Issued, public workshops on ITA held, Reasons doc on public representations |
43767, 43919 N667, |
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 |
43088, N163 43113, N199 43766, N 533 |
ICASA |
Draft Amendment of Rain Network’s Universal Service and Access Obligations |
Invited written comment |
43095, N311 |
ICASA |
Draft Amendments to the Class Licensing Processes and Procedures Regulations |
Invited written comment, hearings |
43082, N160 43864, N620 |
ICASA |
Draft Amendments to the Standard Terms and Conditions Regulations for Class Licences |
Invited written comment, hearings |
43077, N157 43865, N621
|
ICASA |
Draft regulations on Limitations of Control and Equity Ownership by HDI Groups and the application of the ICT Sector Code |
Called for written comments, hearings |
43021, N 91 43908, N660 |
ICASA |
ITA to pre-register for a community sound broadcasting service licence |
Called for applications, erratum published, called for comments |
42835. N 606, 42967 N 13 43867, N622
|
ICASA |
Information Memorandum on ICASA’s proposed licensing process for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication) spectrum) in the frequency ranges IMT 700, 800, 2300, 2600 and 3500 for the purposes of providing national broadband wireless open access services. |
Called for written representations |
42820. N 597. |
ICASA |
Intention to Amend Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations ie Apparatus exempt from radio frequency spectrum licences. |
Called for written submissions |
42590 |
ICASA |
Draft Sports Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations |
Called for written submissions, date extended, hearings held Second draft published with additional call for written submissions |
42115, letter from ICASA, letters from ICASA 43877, N635 |
ICASA |
Notice of intention to conduct market enquiry into mobile broadband services |
Called for written submissions on the Discussion Document, date extended |
42044, 42313, 42878, 42941 |
ICASA |
Must Carry Regulations – Discussion document |
Call for submissions, date extended |
42902, 42973, |
Dept. of Economic Development |
Competition Amendment Bill |
In Parliament |
41756 |
DTPS |
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 |
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 |
Dept of Economic Development – Competition Commission |
Draft Guidelines on Assessment of Public Interest Provisions in Merger Regulations |
Called for written comments |
39560 |
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 |
Dept of Justice |
Invitation to comment on Draft Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill |
Closing date 30 Nov 2015 |
39161 |
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 |
ICASA |
Draft Regs – Code for Persons with Disabilities |
Requested additional written submissions, date extended |
38211, 41265, 41345, 43418, 43555, |
DTPS |
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 |
Draft International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap, update of process re licensing and Final roadmap published by the Notice is blank. |
Requested written submissions, twice. Public hearings held |
37948, 39301, 42021 N683, 42355 and 42361.
|
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,
|
Electronic Communications-Related Legislation and Regulations Enacted, and Position Papers Finalised, in 2020
Body |
Content |
GG No. |
Notice No. |
Date |
ICASA |
Conformity Assessment Framework for Equipment Authorisation – wrt para 8.4 of ICASA’s Regulatory Position on Equipment-Type Approval Exemption |
43047 |
200 |
25 Feb |
ICASA |
Findings Report on the Review of the SA Post Office Price Cap Regulations |
43090 |
276 |
13 Mar |
ICASA |
Official List of Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities Amendment Regulations |
43132 |
357 |
24 Mar |
DOCDT |
Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions issued under the Disaster Management Regulations |
43164 |
417 |
26 March |
DOCDT |
Amendment of Covid19 Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions |
43209 |
451 |
6 April |
ICASA |
Covid19 Regulations for the ICT Sector |
43207 |
238 |
6 April |
ICASA |
Amendment of the Numbering Plan Regulations to make provision for a short code “116” for child helpline services. |
43230 |
245 |
15 Apr – to come into force on 16 July 2020 |
DCDT |
Directions on the Risk Adjusted Strategy for Communications and Digital Technologies Sector |
43263 |
484 |
3 May |
ICASA |
Amendment of Covid19 Regulations for the ICT Sector |
43279 |
252 |
5 May |
DOCDT |
Amendment of Covid19 Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions |
43299 |
516 |
8 May |
ICASA |
Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the band 2500-2690 MHz |
43341 |
284 |
22 May |
ICASA |
Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the band 470-694 MHz |
43341 |
285 |
22 May |
DOCDT |
Amendment of Covid19 Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions |
43351 |
590 |
26 May |
DOCDT |
Directions of Zero Rating of Health and Education Websites under the Disaster Management Regulations |
43413 |
651 |
5 June |
ICASA |
Framework to Qualify to Operate a Secondary Geo-Location Spectrum Database (re TV White Spaces Regs) |
43398 |
311 |
5 June |
Presidency |
Notice announcing the coming into force of a number of sections of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act |
43461 |
21 |
22 June |
Presidency |
Notice announcing the transfer of administration and powers and functions in terms of legislation to certain Cabinet members ie from Communications to Communications and Digital Technologies |
43474 |
22 |
26 June |
DCDT |
Policy Direction on the Introduction of Digital Sound Broadcasting |
43514 |
759 |
10 July |
ICASA |
Amendment of its Covid-19 Regulations |
43707 |
500 |
11 Sept |
ICASA |
Short Code “139” for the Covid-19 National Emergency Services Centre |
43729 |
512 |
22 Sept |
DCDT |
National Digital and Future Skills Strategy South Africa |
43730 |
513 |
23 Sept |
DOCG |
Extension of the National State of Disaster (Covid-19) until 15 November 2020 |
43808 |
1090 |
14 Oct |
DCDT |
Publication of the Report by the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution |
43834 |
591 |
23 Oct |
DCDT |
Amended Films and Publications Tariff’s Regulations |
43872 |
1174 |
6 Nov |
ICASA |
Amendment of ICT Covid-19 National Disaster Regulations |
43945 |
678 |
27 Nov |
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