The ICASA Council is the highest decision making body of the Authority and consist of eight members and the Chairperson. In terms of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, No. 13 of 2000 [as amended by Broadcasting Amendment Act, No 64 of 2002 and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Amendment Act, No 2 of 2014]; ICASA councillors are appointed by the minister on the recommendation of the National Assembly according to the following principles:
a) participation by the public in the nomination process;
b) transparency and openness; and
c) the publication of a shortlist of candidates for appointment
Persons appointed to the Council must be committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability and must be representative of a broad cross-section of the population of the Republic and possess suitable qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of, amongst others, broadcasting and telecommunications policy, engineering, technology, frequency band planning, law, marketing, journalism, entertainment, education, economics, business practice and finance or any other related expertise or qualifications.
Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Interest for ICASA Officials
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to provide:
1. the ethical standards for conduct expected from ICASA Officials; and
2. a framework of reference for discharging duties and responsibilities and guidelines for disclosing any financial or business interest by ICASA Officials.
4.2 The Code of Ethics contains broad principles reflecting the types of behaviour the Authority expects towards stakeholders, peers and the public.
4.3 This Code of Ethics is not intended to serve as a stand-alone policy. It does not embody the totality of the Authority's ethical standards, nor does it answer every ethical question or issue that might arise. Rather, it is one element of a broader effort to create and maintain a quality organisation that gives ethical conduct the highest priority it deserves.
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Mothibi Ramusi
Mothibi Glenview Ramusi is the Chairperson of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. A qualified electronic systems engineer, and an information technology certified professional. Mothibi has over three decades of working experience in the ICT sector, ranging from telecommunications, satellite, lotteries and broadcasting. Mothibi has an extensive leadership portfolio, which extends to Executive positions in both public and private sectors.
He has played a critical role in spearheading the role of ICT and satellite in community upliftment and development, especially in underserved and rural areas. Mothibi was part of the group of experts that developed the Telecommunications, broadcasting and satellite policy and regulatory framework in South Africa post 1994.
Mothibi holds a Bachelor’s Degree (BEng) in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Essex, B-Tech Higher National Diploma in Electronic Systems Engineering from Anglia Higher Education Institute, now Ruskin University, Transnet Executive Development Programme from GIBS and International Executive Development Programme from Witwatersrand University
Thabisa Faye
Ms. Thabisa Faye has 10 years of experience in the ICT sector across the African continent, having worked in over fifteen (15) countries. She has contributed to policy formation projects across the ICT sector, including leading the task of drafting the Postal Service Policy Green Paper in South Africa.
Ms Thabisa has experience in ICT regulatory Analysis, Economic Advisory, Renewable, Trust Management, Strategic Repositioning, Public Policy, and Project Management.
Throughout the years, she has played a critical role in the country's technological advancements over the years; where she also served as the company representative to the ICT industry body, South African Communications Forum, by serving on the Policy and the Finance Committee and held two terms on the Board.
Ms. Faye holds a Master's degree in International Development Management from the University of Westminster Business School, an Honours Degree in Development Studies from the University of the Western Cape and a Project Management Certificate from the University of Witwatersrand.
Dr Charley Lewis
Charley Lewis (PhD, MComm) has extensive experience across the wide field of ICT sector policy and regulation, covering broadband and telecommunications, broadcasting and the Internet. Covering a wide variety of key areas, his expertise ranges from universal access and service, through the digital divide, consumer protection, quality of service, statistics and indicators, to spectrum management and the 4th industrial revolution and 5G.
Dr Lewis’ varied career includes teaching Mathematics and English at high school level; Information Systems Analyst in the banking sector; Head of IT at COSATU (Congress of SA Trade Unions); Senior Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand; Independent Analyst and Researcher; and Councillor at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. He has managed and taught professional development and academic courses on ICT policy and regulation to policy-makers, regulators, and industry practitioners.
Dr Lewis holds a BA Hons in English, a Higher Education Diploma, an M Comm in Management of Information Systems, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. He is an experienced researcher and a published author, with his book, Regulating Telecommunications in South Africa: Universal Access and Service (Palgrave Press, 2020) following on from the research for his award-winning PhD thesis.
Dr Lewis was part of the Ministerial Task Team on a Post-Covid-19 Economic Response Strategy, having previously served on South Africa’s National ICT Policy Review Panel (2012-2015).
Most recently, Dr Lewis was appointed to serve a second four-year term as Councillor at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, his first term running from 2020 to 2024, six months of which was in the role of Acting Chairperson of Council.
Dikeledi Cathrine Mushi
Ms Dikeledi Cathrine Mushi has more than 20 years of experience in the electronic communications industry. She specialises in Policy and Regulation development strategy, regulatory dispute and complaints management.
She has an extensive experience in regulatory analysis, regulatory compliance, ICT policy interpretation and application, risk assessment and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Ms Mushi has extensive knowledge and understanding of the South African legal system and the application of its laws. Over the years, she had a reputable influence in shaping public policies.
Ms Mushi holds a Master of Arts in ICT Policy and Regulation from the University of Witwatersrand, Honours in Industrial Sociology from the University of Pretoria and a Bachelor of Arts from Vista University, now known as the University of Pretoria. She also holds various certificates of competence on Accelerated Leaders in Digital Business Programme, Competition Law and the African Management Programme.
Nompucuko Nontombana
Ms Nontombana has extensive experience in research and strategy, as well as analysis and business planning. Prior to joining ICASA, Ms Nontombana worked as a Manager for Market Conduct at the Competition Commission.
Ms Nontombana has held several positions where she worked as an Economist at the Department of Education. With her refined skills, she worked as a Principal Investigator at the Competition Commission, and later as a Principal Investigator.
She is a powerful force, having been named one of 40 Women in their 40s in Competition Law enforcement in Europe, America and Africa in 2018. With vast experience in her sector, she has written various chapters and coordinated inputs into reviewing internal procedures for the division for which she worked.
Ms. Nontombana holds a Master of Business Leadership from UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership, a Master of Philosophy in Economic Policy from the University of Stellenbosch, Honours Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Cape Town
Ntombiza Patience Sithole
Ms. Sithole has acquired vast experience in administration, communications and media, data collection and personnel management in different sectors. She established a business that provides strategic direction and leadership on all project functions based on her years of experience in the public sector. Ms Sithole is a business owner who utilizes her strategic skills to influence and impact society.
Ms. Sithole holds a BTech degree in Public Relations and Communications and an Advanced Management Development Programme and non-financial management certificate.
She started her career as a nurse at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. She later joined the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry as a junior hydrological assistant to the Communications Officer
