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IEC puts tech to work to counter double voting

The Independent Electoral Commission turns to a customised application to ensure members of the public don’t vote twice during the general elections.

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City of Cape Town
Mar 14, 2024

City goes online to improve solar approval turnaround

Cape Town introduces an online portal dedicated to speeding up the authorisation of solar PV system applications.

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SA on track to end dual-illumination, says minister

Analogue broadcasting signals will discontinue in early December, as government finalises the lengthy digital migration.

7:30

Top ICT tenders: Tech seen as solution to halt illegal occupations

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is looking for a tech-based state-owned property management solution.

1:50
State IT Agency
Mar 12, 2024

SITA searches for top management candidates

Government’s IT procurement arm looks to fill five roles, including chief digital officer and executive for IT infrastructure services.

2:20
IEC
Mar 12, 2024

IEC fires official for leaking political candidate lists

The Independent Electoral Commission fires the employee it identified as leaking political parties’ candidate lists online.

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SAPO
Mar 11, 2024

Analysts weigh in on SAPO’s e-commerce ambitions

Should SAPO attempt to compete in this hotly-contested market, or prepare for its inevitable discontinuation as it becomes obsolete?

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IEC
Mar 11, 2024

InfoReg demands answers on political candidate lists leak

The IEC’s notifications do not provide sufficient details about the incidents to make them compliant with POPIA, says the watchdog.

2:30

Top honour for science and innovation dept DG

Dr Phil Mjwara receives the Presidential Award at the annual South African Medical Research Council merit awards.

6:30
Check Point
Mar 8, 2024

Elections to intensify SA’s already dire cyber threats

Government and military organisations were largely at the receiving end of cyber attacks over the past six months, reveals a new report.

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Alliance brings coding, robotics to Soweto school

A multi-stakeholder collaboration sees the launch of a coding and robotics centre at Letsibogo Girls High School in Soweto.

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Futurelect app to address civic education gap

The app provides voter information and short courses on political systems, democratic principles and roles of elected leaders.