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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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IT Law
OPT-OUT REGISTRY: HOW CONSUMERS CAN AVOID SPAM CALLS
The dreaded spam call – a daily frustration for many consumers. Whether it’s repeated offers for funeral covers, persistent insurance sales pitches, or unsolicited financial
June 8, 2026
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IT Law
Data Protection Failure at Standard Bank: Legal Fallout and Key Lessons
Breaking Trust: The Cyber Incident That Should Concern Every Business The recent Standard Bank data breach serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing
June 8, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
ICASA’s Proposed Satellite Spectrum Fee Changes: What Operators Need to Know
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) has published proposed amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Fees Regulations following its satellite licensing inquiry initiated
May 29, 2026
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Commercial Law
South Africa Is Changing Its Money Rules.Here’s What That Means for You.
For more than six decades, South Africa’s financial rulebook has quietly shaped how money moves across its borders. Whether sending money overseas, investing in foreign
May 28, 2026
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Infrastructure and Telecommunications
South Africa’s TV Revolution Is Finally Here, and It’s Going to Change Everything You Watch
The signal has been sent following years of false starts, delays, and regulatory back-and-forth. South Africa’s broadcasting regulator ICASA has published South Africa’s Digital TV
May 21, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence AI
FootnotAIng
The Department of Communications and Digital Communications (“DCDT”) has withdrawn the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence Policy (“Draft Policy”). The withdrawal of the Draft
May 4, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence AI
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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