The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has gazetted a new policy on the deployment of communications networks, and has allowed the public to comment on the proposal before implementation.

Quick summary

The policy aims to accommodate the accelerated deployment of electronic communications networks, such as LTE and 5G networks.

The policy gives mobile networks and other licensees the RIGHT to select, enter, and use public or private land for the deployment of their network infrastructure.

• The infrastructure will belong to the network.
• The property owners is liable for any damage to the facilities
• You may not charge companies for building on your property, except under certain conditions.

This policy is  open to written comments from interested parties

Get the information

Residents can access the proposed policy and documentation at https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/5gtowers/, read a summary, see other people's comments and submit your comments.