ICASA Spells Out Satellite Licensing Rules as Starlink’s South Africa Entry Remains on Hold

South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority ( ICASA ) has published a formal notice clarifying the licensing requirements for entities seeking to provide satellite constellation services in the country, following a wave of enquiries from prospective operators. The notice , published in the Government Gazette on 29 June 2026, confirms that any entity wishing to operate satellite services within South Africa must hold three categories of licences: an Individual Electronic Communications Se