New cellphone data rollover rules explained. Plus: Oscars 2026 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 41 MIN

New cellphone data rollover rules explained. Plus: Oscars 2026

from The Lead · host News24

Say you’ve used only a quarter of an expensive data bundle, and its 30-day use period is about to expire? Well, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has quietly gazetted new rules that force major mobile companies to roll this unused data over to the following month so you don’t lose it. It’s just one of a handful of new cellphone regulations, discussed in detail, with business journo William Brederode. Later, in our trending topic, the Oscar season is upon us and we review the upcoming Rachel McAdams thriller, Send Help, with our resident movie critic, Joel Ontong. Finally, we recall one of the Mother City’s biggest veld fires in living memory, with On This Day in SA History, heard at the end of the show. Comment below and send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note: 072 562 3179. To advertise: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The show is fully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, and quality-checked by Simon Sonnekus.

Say you’ve used only a quarter of an expensive data bundle, and its 30-day use period is about to expire? Well, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has quietly gazetted new rules that force major mobile companies to roll this unused data over to the following month so you don’t lose it. It’s just one of a handful of new cellphone regulations, discussed in detail, with business journo William Brederode. Later, in our trending topic, the Oscar season is upon us and we review the upcoming Rachel McAdams thriller, Send Help, with our resident movie critic, Joel Ontong. Finally, we recall one of the Mother City’s biggest veld fires in living memory, with On This Day in SA History, heard at the end of the show. Comment below and send our host, broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer, a voice note: 072 562 3179. To advertise: [email protected]. Full editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. The show is fully produced, presented and edited by Raubenheimer, and quality-checked by Simon Sonnekus.

NOW PLAYING

New cellphone data rollover rules explained. Plus: Oscars 2026

0:00 41:32

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Lead?

This episode is 41 minutes long.

When was this The Lead episode published?

This episode was published on January 26, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Say you’ve used only a quarter of an expensive data bundle, and its 30-day use period is about to expire? Well, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) has quietly gazetted new rules that force major mobile companies to roll this...

Can I download this The Lead episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!