ICASA will reopen applications for both community radio and community television services. The new Invitation To Pre-Register (ITP-R) for community radio services will be issued no later than 15 December 2021. While the new ITP-R for community television services will be published in April 2022.

ICASA notes with great concern the media statement issued by the SABC in respect of the exclusive arrangement between SuperSport and CAF

ICASA will be re-opening applications for Class Community Sound Broadcasting Services and related Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences for purposes of providing community sound broadcasting services, following failure to qualify by applicants in the previous process. The new invitation will be announced later in the year.

ICASA will hold public hearings from 20 to 21 January 2021 in respect of the draft Digital Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations published on 13 November 2020, following receipt of submissions from interested stakeholders.

ICASA is seeking written submissions in respect of the draft Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) Services Regulations. Written submissions must reach the Authority by no later than 16h00 on 29 December 2020 and the submissions must be electronic.

ICASA is inviting all interested parties to make written submissions on the draft Sports Broadcasting Services Amendment Regulations. This is the second round of public consultations following the public hearings held from 27 to 31 May 2019.