It is the Authority’s view that this migration will change the television broadcasting landscape in South Africa; and therefore carried out an audit to review previous regulations governing the broadcasting industry to take into account these new technological developments, cultural, economic and social challenges.
The Authority published an Issues Papers for public consultation in December 2011. The purpose of this public consultation was to ensure that all interested members of the South African society across all Provinces take part in this important regulation-making process; and it drew valuable feedback from key stakeholders ranging from, but not limited to, broadcasters, telecommunications operators to civil society organizations. These public consultations culminated in the publication of a Preliminary Report in the Government Gazette on 31 October 2012 following the gathering of information through written submissions, Provincial Workshops and the International Conferences earlier this year.
The Authority is now presenting its preliminary views following much analysis of issues raised by stakeholders for further comments. The purpose of this preliminary report, obtainable from ICASA website, is to outline the regulations that the Authority intends to prioritize towards supporting the 2020 policy vision; and to provide another opportunity for stakeholders to plan together with the Authority and identify regulations that need immediate attention during the next three to five years.
Stakeholders are therefore encouraged to make their written submissions in respect of the preliminary views and to also take part in the Provincial Workshops to be held as per schedule below:
| Workshop Dates | Host City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 November 2012 | Bloemfontein | Protea Hotel, Bloemfontein Central |
| 21 November 2012 | Mafikeng | Protea Hotel Mafikeng Conference Centre |
| 23 November 2012 | Gauteng |
Block C Presentation Room ICASA Head Office 164 Katherine Street Sandton |
| 27 November 2012 | Upington | To be confirmed later |
| 29 November 2012 | Kimberly | To be confirmed later |
| 03 December 2012 | Durban | To be confirmed later |
| 05 December 2012 | East London | To be confirmed later |
| 07 December 2012 | Cape Town | To be confirmed later |
| 11 December 2012 | Polokwane | To be confirmed later |
| 13 December 2012 | Nelspruit | To be confirmed later |
For more information regarding the venues:
Leomile Pholosi
Tel: 011 566 3247/3671/3801
E-mail: regulatoryreview@icasa.org.za
Preliminary report on the public consultation processes, GG35842
Enquiries:
Paseka Maleka
Tel: 011 566 3455
Cell: 079 509 0702
E-mail: pmaleka@icasa.org.za
