Moses Mashisane has joined Maziv as its Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, after a distinguished career spanning over 20 years at MTN where he most recently served as General Manager of Regulatory Affairs. In addition to his extensive experience, Mashisane was a driving force behind the development of SA’s first democratic government’s ground-breaking telecommunications policy and also played a key role in successfully lobbying for the release of new spectrum in 2022.
“My dream is to see everyone, including those from underserviced communities, connected without discrimination, and to promote universal access to connectivity,” he says. “For that to happen, we need a regulatory framework in South Africa that enables investors like Maziv to bring fibre to remote areas across the country. We require a level playing field to ensure that all stakeholders can fairly contribute to enhancing connectivity access.”
Mashisane’s passion for telecommunications and sector transformation was sparked in the early days of South Africa’s newly formed democracy. With humble beginnings in rural Limpopo, he graduated from the University of Limpopo with an LLB degree in 1997. He then moved to Cape Town to work for the first democratic Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. Mashisane played a crucial role in developing South Africa’s first telecommunications Act, shaping the sector and driving the rollout of new technologies and infrastructure.
He went on to work more extensively with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), then known as SATRA, as a Council Advisor before being headhunted to join MTN.
“It is my absolute pleasure to welcome Moses Mashisane to the Maziv regulatory team,” says Dietlof Mare, Group CEO of Maziv. “I am excited about what he brings to the group, particularly his extensive expertise and proven experience.”
“Maziv’s mission to promote digital and broadband inclusion is a key reason I chose to join the company,” says Mashisane. “Looking back at my career, the reality is that I’ve just been focused on one thing: connecting people. Maziv’s mission aligns perfectly with that.”
Mashisane’s appointment follows the appointment of Dr. Aniel de Beer, a renowned legal and regulatory expert, extraordinary professor, speaker and author. De Beer joined Maziv in February as Managing Executive of Regulatory and Compliance following a 20-year tenure at Telkom. De Beer also serves as company secretary to Maziv, Vuma and DFA.
“Of all the heavy hitters in the telecoms industry, I believe Maziv has the greatest potential to bridge the digital divide. If I can be part of that journey and contribute, then I consider myself privileged,” says de Beer. “In my role, I want to enable business by maintaining the delicate balance between regulatory compliance and supporting the energy and growth of business.”
“The appointments of Moses Mashisane and Dr. Aniel De Beer strengthen our position as a key stakeholder in driving telecommunications policy. A strong regulatory and governance team is critical to Maziv’s broader strategy to shape the future of South Africa through connectivity”, says Dietlof Mare.
Mashisane and de Beer will be instrumental in ensuring that Maziv participates in regulatory and policy discussions, such as the contemplated Electronic Communications Amendments (ECA) legislation, and driving progress at a sector level. They will also play a central role in ensuring Maziv meets compliance standards and requirements.
Mashisane is a sitting board member on the Digital Council Africa, the South African Communications Forum (SACF) . He was previously a member of the Digital Migration Council and recently served as a member of the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) Steering Committee. Dr De Beer is also a sitting member of the Digital Council Africa.
