The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, has published its final amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations, introducing new rules for the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers.

The National Briefing · Jul 10, 2026 · 10m

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, has published its final amendments to the Numbering Plan Regulations, introducing new rules for the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers. The regulations aim to protect consumers by ensuring they receive adequate notice before their numbers are deactivated, while also helping to manage South Africa's limited numbering resources more efficiently.

Guest: Councillor Catherine Mushi: Chairperson of ICASA's Numbering Resources Committee