Temporary relief for Netflix, WhatsApp and YouTube in South Africa

BusinessTech | 05-10-2026 09:47am |

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has withdrawn its notice that launched an inquiry into digital over-the-top (OTT) platforms in South Africa. This development provides temporary relief for services such as Netflix, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The withdrawal means the inquiry will not proceed at this time. The reasons for the withdrawal were not specified in the summary.

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