The
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced the swearing-in of Councillor Mothibi Ramusi as the 6th Chairperson of ICASA, at a
ceremony held at the ICASA Head Office, in Centurion.
The
ceremony was presided over by the Honourable Professor JCW van Rooyen SC,
formerly Acting Judge of the High Court of South Africa. During the ceremony,
the newly appointed Chairperson pledged to act with integrity, uphold the
public interest, and to serve the people of South Africa in the provision of
electronic communications, broadcasting and postal services, in line with the
Constitution and the ICASA Act.
Cllr Ramusi
brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, with over three decades of
experience in the ICT sector. He will play a crucial role in advancing ICASA's
mandate to regulate the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal sectors in
the public interest, to promote competition, and to ensure universal access to
communication infrastructure, services and content.
Acting
Chairperson of ICASA, Councillor Peter Zimri, warmly welcomed the newly
appointed Chairperson, emphasising the significant role the appointment will
play in advancing the Authority's mission of effective regulatory oversight in
the sector. “The Council pledges to
support and work together with the Chairperson to address the dynamic
challenges and opportunities in the rapidly-evolving ICT landscape, including
both broadcasting and postal services” added Cllr Zimri.
Cllr Ramusi
is a qualified Electronic Systems Engineer. He holds a Bachelors’ Degree (BEng)
in Electronic Systems Engineering, and various other formal qualifications.
Since 1992, he has held senior positions in the ICT and Space/Satellite.
Cllr
Ramusi's appointment as Chairperson, by the Minister of Communications and
Digital Technologies, Honourable Mondli Gungubele, was announced in the
Government Gazette on 3 April 2024. This appointment is in line with section 5(1B)
(c) of the ICASA Act, 2000 (Act No. 13 of 2000), as amended.
The
Chairperson will officially commence his five (5) year term on 02 May 2024.
