Electronic Communications Law Digest
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Archived - Final Digest of 2022 - December
Latest Notices
Body |
Content |
GG No. |
Notice No. |
Date |
Comment |
DCDT |
Announcement of new Analogue Television Switch-off Date: 31 March 2023 |
47697 |
1513 |
9 Dec |
Written submissions due 27 January 2023 |
Ongoing General Regulatory Processes Pending in 2022
Body |
Content |
Status |
Relevant GG References |
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 |
47489 |
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 |
46629 |
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 |
43088, N163 43113, N199 43766, N 533 44401, N 142 |
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,
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Electronic Communications-Related Legislation and Regulations Enacted, and Position Papers Finalised, in 2022
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 |
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