Under the Telecommunication Act, (The Act), the Authority is responsible for, among other things:
- The orderly development of a telecommunications system that serves to safeguard, enrich and strengthen the national, social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the societyThe orderly development of a telecommunications system that serves to safeguard, enrich and strengthen the national, social, cultural and economic wellbeing of the society
- Promoting and protecting the interests of the public
- Regulation of broadcasting services consistently with the constitution
In pursuit of the responsibilities, the Authority has established a Procedures for handing Broadcasting Complaints.
Consumers of Radio and Television who are concerned about offensive content can therefore file a complaint with the Authority, who will investigate the matter and administer legally enforceable sanctions against the broadcaster.
Follow this link to file a Broadcasting complaint.
In addition, the Act stipulates that:
- No person shall operate a public telecommunications network or provide a public telecommunications or broadcasting service without a concession granted by the Minister
- No person shall establish operate or use a radiocommunication service, or install operate or use any radiotransmitting equipment without a licence granted by the Authority