Articles about ICASA

No Starlink until ICASA licensing conditions met, says Malatsi

Communications minister Solly Malatsi responds to audience questions during his keynote presentation at the ISACA 2025 annual conference.

Hammanskraal station wins as Supreme Court slams ICASA

ICASA is considering its options after the Supreme Court of Appeal found it had misinterpreted its own regulations.

SpaceX affirms support for SA’s empowerment laws

The firm welcomes the policy directing the spectrum regulator to explore alternative solutions to expand broadband access.

Lack of cloud services regulation not necessarily bad, says regulator

The lack of standalone cloud services regulations enables innovation and supports business growth, according to the National Energy Regulator.

AOL says goodbye to dial-up internet

While the announcement has been broadly welcomed, dial-up internet is still an option in South Africa.

Ex-ICASA boss loses appeal against 20-year jail sentence

The Supreme Court of Appeal determines Rubben Mohlaloga’s sentence was neither disproportionate nor shockingly severe.

Top ICT tenders: ICASA to streamline spectrum management

The Independent Communications Authority of SA calls for information on the implementation of an automated spectrum management system.

SA to endure bumpy road to turn off legacy 2G, 3G networks

New market analysis signals a challenge for South Africa’s operators and cellphone users, if plans to sunset 2G and 3G networks by 2027 forge ahead.

ICT SMEs slam draft transformation policy direction

The ICT SMME Chamber “strongly opposes” the draft policy allowing equity equivalent investments, warning it undermines SA’s 30% HDI ownership law.

Starlink reaffirms commitment to SA amid licence impasse

If ICASA were to allow companies to utilise EEIPs, as envisioned by the B-BBEE Act, Starlink would immediately apply for its necessary licences in SA, says the firm.

ITWeb TV: Everyone must play by the same rules, says SACF

SA’s telecoms policy and regulatory framework must be in step with current realities, and the rules must be equal for everyone, says the South African Communications Forum.

Malatsi finalises appointment of new ICASA councillors

Minister Solly Malatsi formally appoints four new members of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Council.