South Africa: Foreign ownership limitations in White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
08 Sep 2023 processing consultation
31 Jul 2023 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed consultation on White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety including foreign ownership limitations
On 8 September 2023, the South African Government closed its consultation on the draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety. The White Paper includes high-level policy proposals on regulations and principles …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Opened consultation on White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety including foreign ownership limitations
On 31 July 2023, the South African Government opened a consultation on the draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Content Safety until 8 September 2023. The White Paper includes high-level policy proposals on regulation…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government