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Starlink orders ICASAsePush to halt operations in South Africa as regulator Icasa cracks whip
In a significant move, Elon Musk's Starlink faces regulatory challenges in South Africa, as authorities demand the cessation of operations, raising questions about the future of internet access in the region.
Why invest in a country experiencing genocide?: EFF to oppose Starlink in Parliament, courts and on the streets
The EFF is set to challenge any attempts to bypass South Africa's BEE laws for Elon Musk's Starlink launch, warning of serious implications for national sovereignty.
Telkom enters the MVNO market to enhance competitiveness, support black-owned businesses
Telkom has entered South Africa's rapidly growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator market through a strategic partnership that enables multiple MVNOs to access its network. With the market projected to reach R83. 6 billion and subscriber numbers surging by 51% year-on-year, Telkom aims to become a key enabler for new entrants, particularly black-owned businesses, while fulfilling Icasa's spectrum licence requirements.
Did Musk's Starlink BEE sting suit him up to fight with SA?
Political analyst Joe Mhlanga said Elon Musk may have been angered by his failure to force the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to scrap the rules requiring 30% BEE shareholding ownership policy.
Calls for government to shut down 10111 and other emergency hotlines
The department said that only one emergency number should remain in SA and that is 112.
‘Smells like corruption’: Activists protest at Icasa over closure of StarSat, denouncing massive job losses
Several vehicles of the SAPS were stationed inside the office park and on the street at Icasa offices as activists, some wearing Patriotic Alliance regalia were picketing over job losses.
SA’s BEE policy could be bypassed to finally get Elon Musk’s Starlink
Are we one step closer to getting Starlink? Minister Malatsi is willing to bypass BEE rules to let in the technology, describing it as the government’s biggest empowerment programs.
ICASA’s ‘indecent haste’ to shut down pay TV channel
StarSat’s closure will leave only one operator in the satellite TV space and 500000 subscribers high and dry
No plans for new subscription TV, says Minister Malatsi
The Communications and Digital Technologies Department has established a Cybersecurity Hub to coordinate and manage cybersecurity efforts for the private sector and citizens
MK Party’s legal bid to stop SABC from using ‘GNU’ postponed to Thursday
Zuma and the MK Party want to stop the SABC from using the phrase “Government of National Unity” saying it was unlawful and unconstitutional.
Radio station used for political campaigns and positions
A former employee has lodged a complaint with ICASA regarding the allegations.
Key state institutions assessing elections investigation requests
Office of the Public Protector and the Independent Communications Authority of SA mull over possible investigations into requests to investigate the May 29 polls
Icasa orders SABC to air DA’s burning flag advert, R500,000 fine sanctioned
The public broadcaster has been slapped with a R500,000 fine for refusing to air the DA’s flag burning advert, with the regulator saying the SABC had no basis to stop the advert airing.
ANC Joburg region opens case against ANC poster thief
The party said this act of electoral sabotage does not only undermine the ANC in Johannesburg but also the principles of the country’s democracy.
SABC rejects DA’s burning of national flag election advert
The public broadcaster believes that the advert encourages damage to treasured national symbols.
Push for mobile networks to use biometrics tech to protect consumers against rampant SIM swap fraud
Mobile operators need to tighten up their security measures to ensure that consumers are protected against fraudsters.
Icasa publishes regulations on spectrum to be auctioned
Icasa said in the Government Gazette that the amendments were published for public comment.
PICS & VIDEO: eThekwini Municipality flattens illegal tavern
The eThekwini Municipality demolished an illegal building at 44 Lancers Road that was operating as an illegal tavern.
More delays as government announces analogue switch-off dates
The Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Mondli Gungubele has announced a two-step process for South Africa's final migration from analogue to the digital spectrum.
Icasa to probe impact of load shedding on communications industry
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa established a council committee to determine how load shedding affects electronic communications.
Radio signal interrupted by rolling blackouts, National Association of Broadcasters bemoans
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) says radio broadcasters spend over a million rand per month on diesel to run backup power generators.
Film and Publication Board destroys 15 425 non-compliant discs to the value of R5 024 000 in Durban
A total number of 15 425 non-compliant discs were found at the value of R5 024 000, some of which are extremely pornographic in nature and therefore harmful to the children as defined in the Act.
Troubled Zibonele FM granted broadcasting licence for 45 days
While listeners of the Khayelitsha-based community radio Zibonele FM had been made to believe the station was permanently back on air, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has confirmed that would only be for 45 days.
Radio Zibonele back on air
Station thrilled as Icasa switches it back on following licensing issues