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South Africa's Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy ("Next-Generation Spectrum Policy") published today. It has some interesting ideas: let's see the industry's reaction.
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- by Lucien Pierce
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy footnote blaps is embarrassing, but does not detract from the fact that the document’s substance is solid.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
South Africa's Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy ("Next-Generation Spectrum Policy") published today. It has some interesting ideas: let's see the industry's reaction.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy footnote blaps is embarrassing, but does not detract from the fact that the document’s substance is solid.
- Published on
- by Lucien Pierce
Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy Published Today
South Africa’s Next-Generation Radio Frequency Spectrum for Economic Development Policy (“Next-Generation Spectrum Policy”) published today. It has some interesting ideas: let’s see the industry’s reaction.
May 28, 2024
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South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Withdrawn – But Don’t Throw the Baby out with the Bathwater!
South Africa’s Draft AI Policy footnote blaps is embarrassing, but does not detract from the fact that the document’s substance is solid.
April 27, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence AI
DRAFT NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) POLICY PUBLISHED FOR COMMENT – SOUTH AFRICA’S FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORS NEED TO MAKE INTERIM PLANS FOR AI RISKS
South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (“the Draft National AI Policy”) was published for public comment earlier today. It is much more comprehensive
April 10, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Minister extends comments deadline for draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks
The Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”) has extended the comments deadline for the draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic
April 9, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026 published by ICASA today
Overview ICASA has, today, published the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026, together with a comprehensive Reasons Document. These Regulations establish a new, permanent regulatory
April 9, 2026
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Media and OTT
The Future of the SABC Bill
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) has, for many years, been faced with significant financial strain and stress. A solution to this problem has plagued
March 26, 2026
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Privacy Law and POPIA
Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA
Self-service Smart ID Machines in South African Banks: What it Means in terms of POPIA On 9 March 2026, the Department of Home Affairs launched
March 23, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence AI
AI: The Biometric “Honey Trap”
The Growing Use of AI Image Analysis Tools The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools that analyse uploaded images has increased rapidly in recent
March 20, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Minister’s draft policy direction to ICASA on electronic communications networks to give a boost to rapid broadband deployment in South Africa
What is the draft policy direction on the rapid deployment of broadband in South Africa? Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (“DCDT”)
March 14, 2026
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Privacy Law, Infosec, and POPIA
Your matric marks are still not safe… for now.
The Information Regulator – South Africa (“the Information Regulator”) appeared before the Gauteng High Court (“the High Court”) on Thursday 12 March 2026, for leave to appeal against the decision
March 13, 2026
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Space Law
3…2…1… lift-off!
The launch of Artemis II will mark the launch of the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. Despite not being a signatory to
March 11, 2026
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