Key moments in South African Media

What does IBA stand for?

• The Independent Biodiversity Authority

• 1. The Interactive Broadcasting Application

• The Independent Broadcasting Authority

• The Informational Broadcasting Agency

Why was the IBA established?

• To protect democracy in broadcasting.

• To prevent concentration of ownership.

• To control the radio frequency spectrum.

• To issue broadcasting licences.

• All of the above.

What does ICASA stand for?

• Indirect Communications Association of Southern Africa

• Independent Computation Authority of South Africa

• Independent Communications Association of Southern Africa

• Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

ICASA Act of 2000 merged regulations of:

• Telecommunications and broadcasting

• Broadcasting and print news

• Telecommunications and radio

• Broadcasting and electronic communication

The ICASA Act of 2000...

• replaced the IBA

• manages electronic communication

• aims to serve public interest

• aims to ensure fairness and representation

The Electronic Communications Act of (a)  

The Electronic Communication Act...

• replaces the ICASA Act

• operates in conjunction with ICASA

• is independent and separate from ICASA

• competes with ICASA for control of communications in South Africa

The Electronic Communication Act...

• promotes convergence in broadcasting

• grants licences

• promotes education advancement through the media

• provides for the control of the radio frequency spectrum

MDDA stands for:

• The Media Diversity and Development Agency

• The Minority Development and Diversity Association

• The Media Development and Diversity Agency

• The Media Diplomacy and Diversity Association

The MDDA...

• provides a legal framework for media development

• promotes education advancement through the media

• aims to rectify the exclusion of disadvantaged communities from media access

• prevents concentration of ownership in broadcast media

• all of the above