Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 22

Below, please find issue 22 of the ENSafrica telecoms and media in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• GG 44371: Draft Equipment Authorisation Regulations
• • On 31 March 2021, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ("ICASA") published the Draft Equipment Authorisation Regulations ("Draft Regulations").
  • The stated purposes of the Draft Regulations are to:
  • • "streamline the Equipment Authorisation process in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act, 2005;
    • protect the integrity of the electronic communications networks;
    • ensure proper functioning of connected electronic communications equipment, electronic communications facilities and subscriber equipment;