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Universal Service and Access FundRef: https://usaasa.org.za/pxl-template/header-main-home-06-sticky/
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Source domain: usaasa.org.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
This text is a homepage/navigation page for the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and its related Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF). It describes USAASA’s purpose and mission to bridge the digital divide, connect underserved/rural communities, and promote universal access to ICT services, and it highlights areas such as USAF projects, research, and digital terrestrial television. It also states that there are currently no available tenders, and it lists recent items including a public notice about a deadline for comments on the Draft USAF Manual and the publication of the Draft USAF Manual for public comment.
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Public comment on the Draft USAF Manual
The public can provide feedback on the Draft USAF Manual, which outlines guidelines and procedures for the Universal Service and Access Fund. This opportunity allows stakeholders to contribute to policy development related to digital inclusion in South Africa.
- Who it is for
- all interested members of the public, including civil society organisations, researchers, and digital service providers
- How to act on it
- Visit the USAASA website and submit comments via the provided online platform or contact details
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Draft USAF Manual - Available for Public comment
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Reference
https://usaasa.org.za/pxl-template/header-main-home-06-sticky/
Key Takeaways
- Document is a USAASA/USAF website homepage
- USAASA established under the Electronic Communications Act
- Mission: connect underserved and rural communities; promote universal access to ICT services
- USAASA/USAF focus on bridging the digital divide in South Africa
- Digital terrestrial television mentioned as a USAF-related initiative
- Statement: no available tenders at the moment
- Public notice and publication: Draft USAF Manual for public comment
- Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA)
- Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF)
- Electronic Communications Act
- Thabiso Thukani (ACEO)
- Mr. Mandla Mnisi (Chairperson)
- Ms. Rachel Kalidass (Member)
- Ms. Carmen Cupidor (Member)
- Mr. Busani Ngcaweni (Member)
- Ms. Yolisa Kedama (Member)