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Media & Broadcasting

Broadcasting licence holders must comply with ICASA licence conditions prescribing local content quotas, SA music quotas, advertising minutage limits, must-carry obligations, and universal service conditions. The FPB's mandate now extends to online content platforms, including classification requirements for on-demand services.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005 (ECA)
Broadcasting Act 4 of 1999
Films & Publications Act 65 of 1996 (as amended 2019)
ICASA Complaints & Compliance Procedures Regulations
Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) Code of Practice
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

ICASA, broadcasting licences and content standardsFPB. Film and Publications BoardARB. Advertising Regulatory BoardDTIC, ICT Sector Code B-BBEE
King V principles most affected
P2. EthicsP9. ComplianceP13. Stakeholders
What Encircle tracks for Media & Broadcasting
Broadcasting licence compliance, local content and SA music quotas
FPB content classification and online content obligations
ARB advertising standards compliance
ICT Sector Code B-BBEE compliance
Editorial independence and content governance policies

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