STAFF REPORTER|
THE Independent Communications Authority of South Africa( ICASA) chairperson Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng has resigned.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Khumbudzo Ntshavheni’s office said her office has received and accepted the resignation of Modimoeng.
Modimoeng will serve notice until July 15 2022 to ensure smooth handover and transition.
Ntshavheni said she was grateful to Modimoeng for his service to the regulator and the country that spans over six years.
It is under his leadership that the regulator successfully concluded one of the most critical milestones for the country, the auction of the high demand communications frequency spectrum.
“I wish Dr Modimoeng well in his future endeavours” Ntshavheni.
Modimoeng joined Icasa in April 2016 and during that time has served as an ordinary councillor as well acting chair and chair of the authority.
He served in various committees of council including as a member of the complaints and compliance committee and is seen as having broad stability to the organisation.
He has committed himself to ensure that the period of transition is seamless, and that proper continuity is guaranteed during the handover period, Icasa said.
“The undisputed highlight of his decisive leadership in the sector has been steering the authority towards the successful conclusion of the complex and historic spectrum auction licensing process,” it said.
“While awaiting the completion of the process for appointment of four additional members, the authority continues to be led by a strong team comprising the remaining four councillors, who will continue to receive the support of management and the entire organisation.
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