ICASA welcomes new councillors in swearing-in ceremony
Date: 2025-06-04
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has officially sworn-in three newly appointed Councillors at a ceremony held at the regulator’s Centurion headquarters. The event presided over by the Honourable Prof JCW van Rooyen SC, former Acting Judge of the High Court of South Africa, ensures ICASA now operates with a fully constituted Council of nine members as mandated by Section 5 of the Electronic Communications Act (Act No. 36 of 2005).
Dr Charles Lewis, Dr Joshua Tshifhiwa Maumela, and Mr Andrew Dibi Matseke took their oaths of office, pledging to serve with integrity and uphold the public interest in regulating South Africa’s electronic communications, broadcasting, and postal sectors. Each Councillor will serve a four-year term, contributing to ICASA’s mission of ensuring fair and efficient industry oversight in line with the Constitution and the ICASA Act.
The swearing-in
ceremony underscores ICASA’s commitment to strengthening governance and
regulatory frameworks in South Africa’s rapidly evolving communications
landscape. With the Council now at full capacity, the Authority is
well-positioned to address key challenges in digital transformation, spectrum
allocation, and universal service access, while fostering competition and
innovation in the sector.
The newly
appointed Councillors bring a wealth of expertise in telecommunications, policy
development, and regulatory affairs. Their induction comes at a crucial time as
ICASA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s digital
future, ensuring that regulatory decisions align with the nation’s
socio-economic development goals.
By: Robert Annor
