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Government Gazette - Republic of South Africa
Regulations in terms of section 22 of the Media Development and Diversity Agency Act ( Act 14 of 2002 )

Publication on Definitions of "Universal Access and Universal Service
Electronic Communication Act, 2005 ( Act No.36 of 2005) Determination issused under the electronic communication act,2005 ( Act No 36 of 2005) with regard to universal access to and the universal provision of electronic communication service and electronic communications network services

Electronic Communication ACT, 2005 Regulations 23 November 2007 - No. 30512
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa
Electronic Communication Authority of South Africa, in terms of section 8 read with section 4 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No.36 of 2005) and 17E(2) (b) of the ICASA Act, No.13 of 2000, hereby prescribes regulations in the shedule.

Community Sound Broadcasting Policy Position Paper
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ("the Authority") published a Discussion Paper ("the Discussion Paper") on the Review of Community Sound Broadcasting Policy on 20 September 2005.The purpose of the Discussion Paper was to generate comment from all stakeholders on the review of the regulatory framework of the Community Sound Broadcasting Services in South Africa. Section 28 of the Indendent Broadcasting Act, No 153 of 1993 ("the IBA Act")

Community Television Broadcasting Services Position Paper
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa - 30 November 2004
Section 2 of the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act, No. 153 of 1993, ("the IBA Act") states that the primary purpose of the Act is to provide for the regulation of broadcasting and for that purpose to, inter alia, promote the provision of a diverse range of sound and television broadcasting services on a national, regional and local level, which,when viewed collectively,cater for all language and cultural groups provide entertainment, education and information; promote the development of public, community broadcasting which are responsive to the needs of the public;

Notice of Class Broadcasting Service Licences - Standard Terms and Conditions
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa - 23 NOVEMBER 2007
In these regulations terms used have the same meaning as in the Electronic Communication Act, No.36 of 2005,unless otherwise defined these regulations:
"Act" means the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 ( No. 36 of 2005);
"BS" means a bbroadcasting service;
"effective date" means the on which the Licence is issued;

Notice of Class Licence Process Regs and Exemptions
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa - 31 MARCH 2008
Regulation in terms of Section 5(7) of The Electronic Communication Act, 2005
Regulation on the Processes and Procedure to be followed in respect of Registration, Amendment,Renewal,Surrender and Transfer of Class licences,and licences Exemptions in terms of the Electronic Communications Act,2005.

Notice of Community Sound Broaadcasting Regulation
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa - June 2006, No. 28919
Community Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ("The Authority"), in terms of section 78(1) read with sections 13, 28,46(1) and section 47(1) of the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act,No. 153 of 1993, has made the regulations in the Schedule.


Notice of Community Sound Broaadcasting Regulation
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa -15 February 2010,No. 32956
Digital Migration Regulations
I,Paris Mashile, Chairperson of the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa ("the Authority") hereby approve and publish the Digital Migration Regulation set out in the Schedule and made by the Authority in terms of sections 30(2)(c) and (d) read with sections 4(1) (a)(b) and (d) ofthe Electronic Communications Act, 2005 ( Act No.36 of 2005).


General Licences Fees Regulations
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa 1 April 2009 2010,No. 32084
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ("The Authority") hereby publishes the regulations in respect of general licences fees in terms of section4(1) (c) (iv-v) and 5 (7) (a) (iii) of the Electronic Coounications Act 36 of 2005 contained herein.


General Licences Fees Regulations
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa 14 NOVEMBER 2008 NO.31602
REGULATIONS ON PARTY ELECTION BROADCASTS, POLITICAL
ADVERTISEMENTS, THE EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PARTIES
BY BROADCASTING LICENSEES AND RELATED MATTERS

General Licences Fees Regulations
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa 14 NOVEMBER 2008 NO.31602
REGULATIONS ON PARTY ELECTION BROADCASTS, POLITICAL
ADVERTISEMENTS, THE EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PARTIES
BY BROADCASTING LICENSEES AND RELATED MATTERS

General Licences Fees Regulations
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa 10 OCTOBER 2008 No. 31499
REGULATIONS IN RESPECT OF PRESCRIBED ANNUAL CONTRI,BUTIONS OF
LICENSEES TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE AND ACCESS FUND

General Licences Fees Regulations
ICASA - Independent Communication Authority of South Africa 31 March 2008 No. 30914
Regulations Regarding the Processs and Procedures For:
A. Registration,Amendment,Renewal,Transfer and Surrender of a Class Licence and Matters Pertaining Thereto; and
B. Licence Exemptions (limited to ECS AND ECNS).



Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
General Notice
398 31 March 2008 No. 30916
Regulations Regarding The Processes and Procedures For Applications For An Individual Licences to Provide Electronic Communications Network Services, Electronic Communications Services and Broacasting Services, And For Temporary Special Authorisations and Matters Pertaining Thereto.


 

 












 
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