Articles about Parliament

SA’s digital expansion 'must be anchored in transformation'

The ANC responds to the contentious ICT policy directive, which is viewed by some as SA bending its transformation rules to enable the licensing of Starlink.

Ramaphosa touts SA’s democracy as Starlink debate heats up

President Cyril Ramaphosa contends South Africa will follow democratic due process when it comes to licensing LEO satellites, with no preference given to any provider.

Malatsi grilled over Starlink ‘favouritism’, transformation laws

Minister Solly Malatsi tells Parliament the draft policy directive on equity equivalent investment programmes for the ICT sector isn’t meant to deviate from BEE.

ICASA council appointments await final administrative step

Communications minister Solly Malatsi welcomes the adoption of the report recommending four appointments to the ICASA council.

Top ICT tenders: Broadband Infraco prepares for I-ECS licence transfer

The company will acquire the licence from a private seller; however, the transfer will be subject to regulatory approval.

Malatsi names top four for ICASA council positions

Comms minister Solly Malatsi announces his preferred candidates to fill ICASA council vacancies, with Dr Charley Lewis set to return.

ICASA inches closer to filling council spots

Six candidates have been recommended to communications minister Solly Malatsi, to fill four vacancies on the ICASA council.

State must lead trial of EVs in SA, say MPs

Members of Parliament urge government departments to pilot electric vehicles, as SA edges closer to its new EV policy.

MPs seek comment on shortlisted ICASA councillors

Written comments on the shortlisted candidates vying to be councillors at the telecoms and broadcasting regulator will be considered.

Parliament seeks urgent ministerial intervention on SAPO

The comms portfolio committee wants minister Solly Molatsi to urgently establish a ministerial intervention team to save the post office.

POPIA ‘loopholes’ must be closed, says InfoReg

The Information Regulator will approach Parliament to have POPIA amended so that fines are imposed immediately after a violation.

Ramaphosa touts big broadband ambitions for SA

This forms part of the large-scale construction projects SA plans for the upcoming five-year term of the seventh administration, reveals president Cyril Ramaphosa.