Articles about State IT Agency

Malatsi seeks non-exec directors for SITA

Communications minister Solly Malatsi invites nominations of suitably qualified individuals to serve as non-executive directors on the State IT Agency board.

Watchdog to conduct wide-ranging probe into SITA affairs

Communications minister Solly Malatsi asks the Public Service Commission to investigate “critical issues” affecting SITA.

DCDT probes lead to criminal, litigation referrals

Entities of the comms department have been the subject of seven probes by the Special Investigating Unit over 14 years, reveals advocate Andy Mothibi.

SITA stomps out fraud to cultivate public trust

The State IT Agency discloses that investigations into fraud and corruption between 2022 and 2024 resulted in three dismissals and seven resignations.

Forensic probe finds irregularities in R1.2bn SITA tender

The investigation into a Western Cape Department of Education services tender identifies four irregularities.

Schools scoop R2m in SITA robotics challenge

Six primary and secondary schools emerge as winners of the State IT Agency Coding and Robotics Challenge.

AGSA details material irregularities at DCDT entities

The Auditor-General of SA’s audit report uncovers seven material irregularities, impacting four of the communication department’s entities.

SITA downtime sees GDE extend online admissions deadline

The Gauteng Department of Education confirms grades one and eight applications extension, after online system host SITA undergoes planned maintenance.

‘Operational deficiencies’ force DCDT to seek new DigiTech service provider

The new service provider will take over the management, redesign and hosting of the DigiTech platform, says the comms department.

New comms minister reveals plans to fix SOEs

Minister Solly Malatsi shares an update on the mixed-bag of entities within his portfolio, including plans to turn the State IT Agency into a “well-oiled” machine.

SITA’s procurement capacity in need of reform

Government must prioritise the reform of the public procurement system, as the country works towards Vision 2030.

Minister touts SITA-driven broadband project

Communications minister Mondli Gungubele reveals the plans in place for SITA to implement a national broadband project, worth at least R6 billion.