South Africa: Access obligations in Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (B12-2026)
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
22 Apr 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Electronic Communications Amendment Bill including access obligations was introduced to Parliament
On 22 April 2026, the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced to the Parliament. The Bill addresses unilateral conduct by establishing mandatory access obligations. Access providers, defined as electronic communications networ…
Event type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament