5 October 2023FeaturesTrademarksAlissa Naran

South Africa's stricter advertising laws explained

On June 27, 2023, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published the Advertising, Infomercials and Programme Sponsorship Regulations (“the Regulations”) in terms of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act No. 13 of 2000 and the Electronic Communications Act No. 36 of 2005 (ECA). The Regulations will come into force on 27 December, 2023.

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