South Africa: Independent Communications Authority opened consultation on draft list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities amendment regulations

On 17 November 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) opened a public consultation, running until 12 December 2025, on draft amendments to the official list of regulated standards for technical equipment and electronic communications facilities. The list was first published in Notice 896 of Government Gazette No. 39182 on 9 September 2015, under the Electronic Communications Act, 2005. The proposed updates concern electromagnetic compatibility standards, radio communications equipment, satellite terminals, ICT interfaces, wireless access systems, digital broadcasting devices, and other electronic communications facilities.