I have been advised by the department as follows:
1. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (the Authority/ICASA) is in a process of finalizing the regulatory framework for Community Broadcasting. The regulations are currently undergoing quality check process within ICASA. It is expected that the regulations will be published by 22nd of March 2019.
2. No, the moratorium has not been lifted.
No date has been set for lifting of the moratorium.
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Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
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