The NAB is a non-profit organisation funded entirely by its members.  We regularly engage with policy makers on behalf of our members in order to promote an industry grounded in the principles of democracy, diversity and freedom of expression.

Over eighty organisations belong to the NAB and hundreds of individuals working in broadcasting and associated industries involve themselves in our activities. The NAB therefore has access to a wealth of knowledge on broadcasting in South Africa and as such, is able to advise members on a variety of issues.

The NAB provides high quality information on latest developments in the industry concerning the Regulator, ICASA, Government and Parliament.

We also interact with our other stakeholders including advertisers, agencies, producers and performers in order to optimise South Africa’s cultural and communications industries to the benefit of all.

Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation Conference

On 30 January to 31 January 2008, the Department of Communications hosted a 3rd annual Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum Conference, which was organised by the CTO. The conference was preceded by a special focus day, under the theme The Future of Broadcasting, and ended with a special focus day, focusing on the Generation of Local Content. The conference’s focus was on all the crucial topics and issues that affect stakeholders in the African broadcasting sector.

Amongst other renowned speakers was the  NAB Executive Director, who gave a presentation on the broadcaster’s perspective on the progress of the transition to digital transmission: with dual illumination approaching in November 2008

Free View - Satellite television service

The NAB has noted recent developments with regards to the launch of the Free to View satellite television service in South Africa.  The service has advertising as a funding model and could have a severe impact on the advertising market in South Africa.

Oral Hearings - regulations to USF

Oral hearings in respect of draft regulations for annual contributions to the USF Following the invitation for comment, on the draft regulations to the annual contributions to the USF, published by ICASA in government gazettes number 30304, ICASA has published a schedule for oral hearings in respect of the said regulations. The oral hearings will commence on 12 March 2008 and finish on 14 March 2008.
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Infraco

The President of South Africa has signed the INFRACO Act 33 of 2007 into law.  The commencement date for the Act is February 2008.

The aim of the INFRACO Act is to provide for the transfer of shares, loan accounts, liabilities and guarantees in Broadband Infraco (Propriety) Limited (Infraco) from Eskom Holding Limited to the State; to provide for the main objects and powers of Infraco; to provide for the borrowing powers of Infraco; to provide for servitudes and additional rights in favour of Infraco; to provide for the expropriation of land or any right in land by the Minister for Public Enterprises on behalf of Infraco; to provide for the conversion of Infraco; into a public company having a share capital incorporated in terms of the Companies Act, 1973; and to provide for matters connected therewith."

Regulations to the Universal Service Fund (USF)
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Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005
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Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005
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Films and Publications Amendment Bill
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