Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005

to promote convergence in the broadcasting, broadcasting signal distribution and telecommunications sectors and to provide the legal framework for convergence of these sectors;
to make new provision for the regulation of electronic communications services, electronic communications network services and broadcasting services;
to provide for the granting of new licences and new social obligations;
to provide for the control of the radio frequency spectrum;
to provide for the continued existence of the Universal Service Agency and the Universal Service Fund; and
to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Broadcasting Act 4 of 1999
Sentech Act 63 of 1996
Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication-related Information Act 70 of 2002

19 July 2006 (Gazette 29044 of 18 July 2006)