The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a constitutional body under the national government of South Africa.
The mission of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is to ensure that all South Africans have access to a wide range of high quality communication services at affordable prices.
The strategic objectives ICASA are linked to government’s Outcomes-Based Approach. The strategic objectives are:
- Increased access to available broadband spectrum
- Reduced regulatory burden for equipment manufacturers and importers
- To protect consumers from harmful practices in the use of premium rated services
- To develop a 5G Forum for South Africa
- National radio frequency planning to align the RSA National Frequency Plan to WRC-15 outcomes
- Dynamic and opportunistic spectrum use
- Millimetre-wave band availability
- Broadband coverage availability information for consumers
- Imposition of obligations on licensees
- Increased competition and diversity in the commercial television broadcasting sector
- Increased competition in the electronic communications sector
- Reduced barriers to entry into the broadband market
- Reduced barriers to entry into the subscription broadcasting market
- ECS/ECNS reseller market exemption regulations clarification
- Improved utilisation of spectrum
- Quality telecommunication services
- Harmonisation of cross-border communication
- Access to ICASA services
- Protection of consumers from harmful practices
- Promotion of consumer participation in the ICT sector
- Monitoring of compliance with licence terms and conditions by licensees
- Promotion of consumer participation in the ICT sector
- Consumer complaints resolution
- Promotion of consumer participation in the ICT sector
- Improved social cohesion through community the television broadcasting sector
- Promotion of a common national identity through broadcasting services
- Nat Joint Operations instructions execution
- Improved ICASA awareness through consumer engagement campaigns
- Promotion of equitable coverage of elections
- Transformation in the ICT Sector
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr Mothibi Ramusi
Councillors
- Ms Thabisa Faye
- Ms Dikeledi Catherine Mushi
- Ms Nompucuko Nontombana
- Ms Ntombiza Patience Sithole
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo
Senior Management
- Mr Nkhetheleni Gidi (Executive: Policy, Research and Analysis)
- Ms Fikile Hlongwane (Executive: Licensing and Compliance)
- Ms Julia Kenyane (Executive: Corporate Services)
- Mr Zakhele Kganakga (Executive: Human Resources)
- Mr Phil Molefe (Executive Engineering and Technology)
- Ms Ndivhuo Rabuli (Executive: Legal, Risk and Complaints and Compliance Committee)
Communications Officers
- Ms Milly Matlou
Contact Details
The contact details of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Park Estate, Centurion, 0144 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X10, Highveld Park, 0169 |
| Telephone: | 012 568 3988/ 3000/ 3001 |
| Email: | info@icasa.org.za |
| Website: | www.icasa.org.za |
