The court considered an application for leave to appeal in a matter about ICASA’s handling of confidential information in its market enquiry into subscription television broadcasting. It recorded arguments about section 4D of the ICASA Act, section 172 of the Constitution, and whether there were reasonable prospects of success or compelling reasons to hear the appeal.
This appears to concern disputes about court-regulated confidentiality regimes in ICASA proceedings and the basis on which leave to appeal may be sought.
Evidence from source
ICASA has been conducting a market enquiry into the effectiveness of competition in subscription television broadcasting since 2016.
Supports: plain_summary: the matter concerns ICASA's market enquiry into subscription television broadcasting
The applicant contends that there are reasonable prospects on appeal on a number of points, including the question whether a court regulated confidentiality regime, as ordered by me, is competent in law.
Supports: plain_summary: the leave to appeal issues included a court-regulated confidentiality regime and prospects of success
The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs
Supports: plain_summary: the application for leave to appeal was dismissed