---
title: MDCP South Africa - September 2023
description: The Wireless Infrastructure Association has begun a 3-year project to support the buildout of 5G networks in South Africa.
---

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# Accelerating 5G Deployment in South Africa

Day 1: Tuesday, 5 September

 

### Welcome and Introductions

- Alexander Golden
  
  Project Manager, Workforce Development, Wireless Infrastructure Association
- Tyler Hacking  
  Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. Consulate Cape Town, South Africa

### The Promise of 5G: Exploring the Benefits and Use Cases of 5G - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%201%20(9-5-23)/Slides/Day%201%20-%2010h00%20-%20The%20Promise%20of%205G.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Samuel Borbor-Sawyer
  
  Senior Associate, Phillips Lytle
- Doug Dimitroff
  
  Partner, Phillips Lytle
- Jonathan Sarles  
  Training Consultant, Wireless Infrastructure Association

Digital Infrastructure and Regulatory Framework as Determinants of 5G Success - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%201%20(9-5-23)/Slides/Day%201%20-%2011h30%20-%20Digital%20Infrastructure%20and%20Regulatory%20Framework%20as%20Determinants%20of%205G%20Success.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Samuel Borbor-Sawyer
  
  Senior Associate, Phillips Lytle
- Doug Dimitroff
  
  Partner, Phillips Lytle

Overview of South Africa's Telecom Sector - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%201%20(9-5-23)/Slides/Day%201%20-%2013h15%20-%20Overview%20of%20South%20Africas%20Telecom%20Sector.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Charis Jenkins
  
  Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager, SBA South Africa
- Eldon Lalla
  
  Executive Head, Solution Management and Marketing, ATC South Africa

Macro Towers and Small Cells - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%201%20(9-5-23)/Slides/Day%201%20-%2014h30%20-%20Macro%20Towers%20and%20Small%20Cells.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Jonathan Sarles
  
  Training Consultant, Wireless Infrastructure Association

 

Summary of ICASA 5G Readiness Report and Closing Remarks - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%201%20(9-5-23)/Slides/Day%201%20-%2015h30%20-%20Summary%20of%20ICASA%205G%20Readiness%20Report%20and%20Closing%20Remarks.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Dr. Charley Lewis
  
  Councillor, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

Day 2: Wednesday, 6 September

 

Opening Remarks

 

- Alexander Golden
  
  Project Manager, Workforce Development, Wireless Infrastructure Association
- Sean Alborough
  
  General Manager, South Africa, SBA

 

SALGA Smart City Development Framework and Standard Draft By-Laws for Deployment of Electronic Communications Facilities - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%202%20(9-6-23)/Slides/Day%202%20-%209h45%20-%20Draft%20Model%20Bylaw%20for%20the%20Deployment%20of%20Electronic%20Communications%20and%20Facilities.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Kutlwano Chaba
  
  Chief Digital Officer, South African Local Government Association
- Ditshego Tsebe
  
  Senior Policy Consultant, Head of the Gauteng Technology Investment Office

 

Facts About 5G and Human Health - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%202%20(9-6-23)/Slides/Day%202%20-%204h30%20-%20Facts%20about%205G%20and%20Human%20Health.pdf?hsLang=en)

 

- Dr. Moshe Masonta
  
  Research Group Leader & Principal Researcher, Spectrum Access and Management Innovation Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa

Enhancing Digital Infrastructure Deployment in South Africa: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Collaborative Solutions

- Moderator:  
  Henco Pretorius  
  Director, Legal - Africa and Asia, SBA
- Kutlwano Chaba  
  Chief Digital Officer, South African Local Government Association
- Ditshego Tsebe  
  Senior Policy Consultant, Head of the Gauteng Technology Investment Office
- Doug Dimitroff  
  Partner, Phillips Lytle
- Jonathan Sarles  
  Training Consultant, Wireless Infrastructure Association
- Nkosinathe September  
  Senior Advisor: Financial Resilience, South African Local Government Association
- Sean Alborough  
  General Manager, South Africa, SBA
- Simone von Helden  
  Executive Head of Legal, Public Affairs, and Compliance, ATC South Africa 

Spectrum Fundamentals  - [Access Slides](https://tec.wia.org/hubfs/TEC/South%20Africa/Sept%202023/Day%202%20(9-6-23)/Slides/Day%202%20-%2013h00%20-%20Spectrum%20Fundamentals.pdf?hsLang=en)

- Jonathan Sarles  
  Training Consultant, Wireless Infrastructure AssociationChief Digital Officer, South African Local Government Association

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