Geographic Region (ITU/UN)
ISO 3166 Code
ZA
M49 Code
710
MCC
655
ITU Member
Yes
ITU-R Region
Overview
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. The country is bordered by neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and on the east and northeast by Mozambique and Swaziland; and enclaves the kingdom of Lesotho.
South Africa is a member of the ITU and as such follows radio frequency harmonisation principles according to ITU-R Region-1. The regulatory body governing communications policy is the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is charged with regulating the country's radio frequency spectrum activities such as planning, allocations, and licencing.