More time for public input on EC Amendment Bill
Parliament’s oversight body on communications extends the deadline for written submissions on the Bill by one month.
The Communications Oversight Committee in South Africa has granted an additional month for public input on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill (EC Amendment Bill). The committee announced the new deadline for written submissions is 4pm on 21 September, extending the original deadline set for the same day.
The EC Amendment Bill, tabled by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi in April, aims to revise the 2005 Electronic Communications Act. The proposed changes focus on several key areas, including spectrum trading and sharing, roaming, mobile virtual network operators, passive infrastructure, wholesale pricing rules, standards, access to facilities, and competition.
A significant aspect of the bill involves enabling the Minister of Local Government to create a national standard bylaw for the prompt deployment of electronic communications networks and facilities.
The committee urges all interested parties, including members of the public, industry bodies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, to utilize the extra time to actively engage in the parliamentary process. They are encouraged to contribute their perspectives on the suggested modifications to the electronic communications regulatory framework.
Written submissions and inquiries should be directed to committee secretary Thembinkosi Ngoma at tngoma@parliament.gov.za. Stakeholders submitting written contributions are also asked to specify if they intend to present their views orally to the committee.
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