publishes draft regulations and code on advertising, infomercials and
sponsorship
19 February 2009
Johannesburg: The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
(Icasa) calls on all interested parties to submit written comments and
representations on the proposed Regulations and Code of Advertising
Practice.
The authority published
1. The draft regulations on advertising, infomercials and sponsorship with
the intention of repealing the 1999 regulations relating to the definition of
Advertising and the Regulation of Infomercials and Programme Sponsorship in
respect of broadcasting activities.
2. The draft supplementary code of practice on advertising, sponsorships and
other forms of commercial promotion for radio and television broadcasting
service licensees which will be submitted to the Advertising Standards
Authority of South Africa for inclusion in their code after proper consultation
with the public.
The submissions are to be received not later than 27 March 2009, and are to
be sent for the attention of Ms Mamedupe Kgatshe or Siphiwe Hlongwane using any
of the following communication means:
1. Post: Private Bag X 10002, Sandton, 1624
2. Hand delivery: Block A, Pin Mill Farm, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton
3. Fax: (011) 566 3260 or 566 3246
4. E-mail: mkgatshe@icasa.org.za or
shlongwane@icasa.org.za
Copies of the draft regulations and code can be obtained from the
Authority's website, which is http://www.icasa.org.za or could alternatively be
obtained f Sandton between 10h00 and 16h00 during working days.
All media enquiries should be forwarded to:
Sekgoela Sekgoela
Tel: 011 566 3455
Cell: 079 490 3450
E-mail: ssekgoela@icasa.org.za
Issued by: Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
19 February 2009
