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USAASA Publishes Draft USAF Manual for Public Comment

Universal Service and Access FundRef: https://usaasa.org.za/usaasa-publishes-draft-usaf-manual-for-public-comment/

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Source domain: usaasa.org.za

Collected on 26 June 2026

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What this means

The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) published a Draft Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) Manual for public comment in the Government Gazette on 23 February 2026. The draft manual sets out a high-level framework for administering the USAF in line with the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, including principles and funding instruments for subsidies and project grants to expand connectivity in under-served areas. USAASA invites stakeholders to submit written comments within 30 calendar days from the Government Gazette publication date and says detailed procedural guidelines will be issued separately after consultation is concluded.

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Public comment on the Draft USAF Manual

Stakeholders can provide written feedback on the Draft Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) Manual, which outlines the framework for administering the fund to expand connectivity in under-served areas. This input will help shape the final version of the manual.

Who it is for
ICT sector stakeholders, civil society representatives, academics, and members of the public
How to act on it
Submit written comments to Trevor Nivi at 011 564 1647 / 1600 or via email at usaf-manual@usaasa.org.za
Closes
25 March 2026

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USAASA encourages stakeholders across the ICT sector, civil society, academia and the public to review the Draft Manual and submit written comments within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of publication in the Government Gazette.

Facts

Reference

https://usaasa.org.za/usaasa-publishes-draft-usaf-manual-for-public-comment/

Key Takeaways

  • USAASA publishes Draft USAF Manual for public comment
  • Government Gazette publication date: 23 February 2026
  • Framework aligned to Electronic Communications Act, 2005
  • Covers principles and funding instruments for subsidies and project grants
  • Comments due within 30 calendar days from Government Gazette publication date
  • Contact: Trevor Nivi (011 564 1647 / 1600, usaf-manual@usaasa.org.za)
  • Location mentioned: Midrand
  • Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA)
  • Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
  • Electronic Communications Act, 2005
  • Trevor Nivi
  • Government Gazette

Dates

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25 March 2026