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@CompComSA hello. nice one. when is the deadline for hearing from us?

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@Arfness @zilevandamme (10) Someone should think about whether Starlink qualifies for an equity equivalent programme under the DTIC rules, which in my understanding require that the applicant have a global practice of not entering into local equity ownership transactions…

@Arfness @zilevandamme (9) ICASA is working on a new satellite licensing framework which would make entry easier by e.g. reducing spectrum fees and incentivising investment in ground stations and other infrastructure in South Africa. They need to show some progress.

A crucial point here. The unconstitutionality of the directive goes even far deeper than just the Code. It violates the very essence of our constitutional dispensation: the separation of powers. A law cannot be changed by Ministerial directive, only Parliament can amend laws.

@zilevandamme I agree with your positioning around following a legal process, no short cuts. The draft directive requires ICASA to amend it's regulations to align them with the sector code. It does not require amendment of the sector code. ICASA' regulation is stricter than the sector code.

I get the sense that most think the policy directive alone will exempt Starlink. No. Not by a stretch. The process currently unfolding is procedurally flawed & unconstitutional. A long thread about the law, legal principles, and why it needs to be halted & corrected.🪡🧵

Competition Tribunal releases its comprehensive reasons for prohibiting the Vodacom / Maziv merger: comptrib.co.za/info-library/c…

South Africa remains without an overarching ‘online harms’ framework while dedicated legislation to protect people from online risks and harms is already being introduced in many leading countries. dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

ISPA, SA's official internet industry body, is calling for director nominations to the ISPA NPC Board for 2024-2027. To suggest someone or nominate yourself: ispa.org.za/contact-ispa/  Deadline: CoB, 21/11/24. Include name, email & organisation. Pls ensure nominees agree to stand.

@mybroadband @Werksmans this article shows a lack of understanding of the licensing framework for electronic communications in South Africa and how industry works. Parts of it are wrong and you should withdraw it.

Ramaphosa's broadband blunder Only 3 of over 250 of South Africa's municipalities have adopted standard bylaws intended to help speed up broadband network rollouts, 18 months after they were first published. mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband…

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There are 4 vacancies in the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Council that we need to fill soon. We need the best amongst us to help ICASA fulfill its mission. Full details on the ad below ⬇️

@zilevandamme Aware of an Indian court making such a judgement and the views of local lawyers, so would be interested in a link to local case law pls. Would think there would at the least need to be some notification to the admin to establish knowledge of unlawful content + take down request.

A quick cautionary message to admins of WhatsApp groups where disinformation is disseminated. South African case law provides that both the author of a post & an administrator of a group bear responsibility in the chain of publication. Got R500K lying around? A word to the wise.

The department, in partnership with Huawei, will be conducting training on Cloud Computing, specifically for SMMEs, from 22 July to 25 July 2024. The training will be conducted online. Attached is a JPG flyer and a link forms.office.com/r/Wq2mjHdieT?o… for registration.

The department, in partnership with Huawei, will be conducting training on Cloud Computing, specifically for SMMEs, from 22 July to 25 July 2024. The training will be conducted online. Attached is a JPG flyer and a link forms.office.com/r/Wq2mjHdieT?o… for registration.