RECOGNISING that technological and other developments in the fields of broadcasting and electronic communications are causing a rapid convergence of these fields;

AND RECOGNISING that the success of the information, communications and technology sector must be underpinned by appropriate regulation of broadcasting, postal services, electronic communications and electronic communications networks;

ACKNOWLEDGING that the establishment of an independent body to regulate broadcasting, postal services and electronic communications is required.

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:-

[Preamble amended by section 30 (a) and (b) of Act No. 2 of 2014]