Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Chapter 3 : Licensing Framework

14. Suspension or cancellation of individual licence

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(1)The Authority may suspend or cancel an individual licence granted in terms of this Act
(a)where the licensee agrees in writing to such suspension or cancellation;
(b)in accordance with a decision made by the Authority in terms of section 17E of the ICASA Act; or
(c)where the licensee is placed in liquidation, whether voluntary or compulsory or is placed under judicial management, either provisionally or finally.

 

(2)The suspension or cancellation of an individual licence takes effect on the date set forth in a written notice of suspension or cancellation served on the licensee by the Authority.

 

(3)Once the suspension or cancellation of an individual licence has taken effect, the Authority must, as soon as practicable, publish the suspension or cancellation in the Gazette.

 

(4)A delay or failure to publish the notice of suspension or cancellation in the Gazette, does not in any manner affect the validity of the suspension or cancellation.