ICASA has unfortunately not yet been able to reach an out of court settlement with the litigants in the High Court matter, in terms of which its decisions to invite applications for high-demand spectrum licences and for a licence to operate a Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN) are challenged.

ICASA will hold public hearings from 7 to 9 September 2021 in respect of the Draft National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) 2021 as published on 9 July 2021

ICASA has resolved to grant licensees three months grace period to wind down operations in respect of the use of the assigned temporary radio frequency spectrum and to return it to the Authority by no later than 30 November 2021

ICASA is currently conducting virtual public hearings in respect of the Draft Equipment Authorisation Regulations published in March 2021. The public hearings started today (25 August 2021) and will continue on 26 and 27 August 2021 from 09h00 to 17h00.

ICASA has learnt with shock, the recent passing of its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Pakamile Pongwana, and hereby extends its condolences to his family, former colleagues, and friends during this time of bereavement.

Opening statement by Cllr Thembeka Semane during public hearings on the Draft Mobile Broadband Services Regulations