ICASA
LEGISLATIVE MANDATE
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa was established by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act (2000) to regulate the South African communications, broadcasting and postal services sectors. The regulator’s mandate is defined in the Electronic Communications Act (2005) as licensing and regulating electronic communications and broadcasting services, and in the Postal Services Act (1998) as regulating the postal services sector
FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP
Transfer of funds
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Monitors licensee compliance with licence terms and conditions, develop regulations for the three sectors, plan and manage the radio frequency spectrum, and protect consumers in relation to these services.
