Gauteng’s e-government department sets out to bring free WiFi to hostels in the City of Johannesburg.
Enterprise unit CSIR C3 makes strides in technology commercialisation, with sound financial performance achieved in the 2024/25 financial year.
The bank will offer Home Affairs services at 20 additional branches from early 2026, making public services more accessible to South Africans.
GovTech 2025 focused on how to create positive outcomes for the public sector’s digital transformation strategy and implementation.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Rising incidents of malware, phishing and ransomware attacks are putting government systems and citizen data under growing pressure.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
A fraudster is soliciting bribes from parents on the online admissions placement system in exchange for placements.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo emphasises the need for modernised governance frameworks to balance innovation with accountability and public protection in SA's evolving digital landscape.
The South African Social Security Agency issues several requests for upgrades for its Western Cape and Mpumalanga regions.
National Treasury details the readiness of the alpha version of gov.za, ahead of a nationwide departmental web migration.
The central bank can’t change regulations through the courts, says Joon Chong, a partner at law firm Webber Wentzel.
The city is rolling out an additional 1 000 body-worn cameras for use by law enforcement services staff.