South Africa, Nov. 24 -- The South African (SA) sound broadcasting industry has been waiting patiently for legislative developments regarding the switchover from analogue broadcasting to digital sound broadcasting (DSB).

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has released the Draft Digital Sound Broadcasting Services Regulations (Draft Regulations) and has invited interested parties to make written representations by 29 December 2020.

The Draft Regulations follow the outcome of an inquiry into the use of DSB services in SA which commenced in March 2018 and concluded in March 2020. The inquiry revealed that there is a need for DSB services in SA, and these findings inform the content of the Draft Regulations.

The stated ...