South Africa - Apply for Community Broadcasting Service Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Community Broadcasting service License in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
2. The contact and address details of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office of ICASA and obtain Form B to apply for Community Broadcasting Service License from the relevant department.
4. You can also find the application form in page number 22 of the following document: Link
5. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page, when you visit the office.
6. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
7. Then, proceed to submit it to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
9. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the license issuance process.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certified copy of Registrant’s Identity document
• Certified copies of each partner’s Identity proof (if applicable)
• Registrant’s Incorporation Certificate copies (as required)
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Other Constitutive document of applicant (if required)
• Written undertaking by the applicant
• Confirmation of applicant’s non-profit status
• Proposed programming schedule
• Resolution for authorisation of signatory
• Proof or receipt of payment

Office Locations & Contacts

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Centurion Head Office
Physical Adsress:350 Witch-Hazel Ave
Eco-Park Estate
Centurion
0144
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X10
Highveld Park
0169
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)12 568 3000/3001
Fax: 012 568 3444
Email:[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website link

Eligibility

• Any non-profit organisation that wants to serve the broadcasting needs of a community is eligible to apply.
• The organisation for which license is sought must have registered and run for a non-profit cause since a minimum period of two years prior to the application lodgement.

Fees

Sound broadcasting: R3657.00
Television broadcasting: R3986.00

Validity

The license under this category can be granted for a maximum period of four years.

Documents to Use

You can find the application form in the 22nd page of the following document: Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• For special event community sound licences for a period not exceeding 45 days, applicants are required to complete and submit to the Authority Form N, which can be found in page number 66 of the following document: Link

• All broadcasting licence applications must include five hard copies, as well as an electronic copy of the application, and must be submitted to the registry.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address details
• Place of business
• Contact details
• Name of designated contact person
• Email address
• Particulars related to the service
• Financial information
• Details of ownership
• Nature of services

Need for the Document

The community broadcasting service licence allows a non-profit organisation to serve the broadcasting needs of a community with appropriate approval.

Information which might help

• The community broadcasting service license is renewable on condition that you have complied with the conditions set out by the licensing authority.

• Temporary community television licences can be issued for a period not exceeding one year.

• Refer “BROADCASTING SERVICES” section in the following page for more information: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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