The Communications Minister of South Africa, involved in policy-making for the telecommunications sector.
South Africa delays AI policy to 2027 after citation scandal forces rethink
The South African government withdrew its national AI policy draft due to fabricated academic references. A parliamentary briefing was held by Communications Minister Solly Malatsi to address the credibility crisis in AI governance.
South Africa moves to rewrite telecom law for Starlink, marking a continental inflection point for satellite internet
Solly Malatsi announced plans to amend South Africa's Electronic Communications Act to allow Starlink to operate. The amendments aim to clear regulatory hurdles that have previously sidelined Starlink in South Africa.
South Africa Weighs Regulation for Podcasters
The South African government is evaluating regulatory oversight for podcasting as part of modernizing media laws. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi confirmed that podcasting is a blind spot in the Electronic Communications Act.
South Africa Lawmakers Seek Halt to Starlink Rule Easing Amid Empowerment Row
The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies called for the withdrawal of a policy directive easing Black ownership requirements for satellite-internet companies. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi published a notice to amend regulations allowing equity-equivalent investment
Starlink Commits to South Africa Compliance, Pledges R2.5 Billion Investment
Starlink announces a R2.5 billion investment in South Africa as it prepares to launch services. The company plans to implement an equity equivalence program worth R500 million to connect 5,000 schools with free internet.
