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Malatsi asks to appear before Parliament

Communications minister Solly Malatsi looks to account before Parliament’s portfolio committee about the now-withdrawn draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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Border Management Authority

29 Apr

DHA eyes tech-driven border operations

The Department of Home Affairs plans to overhaul the ports of entry into modern and secure gateways for trade and travel.

Staff Writer

4:40

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

29 Apr

ANC wants Malatsi dragged to Parly over botched draft AI policy

The ANC wants communications minister Solly Malatsi to account to the portfolio committee on what led to the release of a draft AI policy with fabricated references.

Budget constraints limit Stats SA data

Limited funding is weakening economic insight and reducing the effectiveness of monetary policy and decision-making, says Stats SA.

Nicola Mawson

7:50

National Tender Bulletin

28 Apr

Top ICT tenders: Defence dept to upgrade websites

The Department of Defence wants to outsource the development, hosting and maintenance of nine websites under its purview.

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

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Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

26 Apr

Malatsi withdraws SA’s draft national AI policy

Communications minister Solly Malatsi is forced to withdraw the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after a news report found it contains fictitious sources in its reference list.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

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Solly Malatsi

24 Apr

Malatsi still awaiting ICASA feedback on EEIPs

The regulator is still considering the role of equity equivalent investment programmes in the issuing of telecoms licences, reveals minister Solly Malatsi.

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

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ITWeb AI Summit 2026

23 Apr

SA public sector urged to build trust in AI

Panellists at the ITWeb AI Summit 2026 call for stronger governance, accountability and skills development.

Operation Vulindlela’s digital transformation gathers pace

Government-led data integration is accelerating digital transformation in phase two of Operation Vulindlela, reveals National Treasury.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

6:00

Draft national AI policy

23 Apr

South Africa’s draft AI policy puts ‘jobs first’ amid automation shift

The national AI policy prioritises jobs and skills development, while preparing for workforce shifts ahead, ITWeb AI Summit 2026 delegates were told yesterday.

Sibahle Malinga and Chris Tredger

1:40

City of Cape Town

22 Apr

Cape Town city app adds emergency response

The city’s safety and security directorate adds emergency reporting to the mobile application.

Staff Writer

6:50

Association of Comms and Technology

22 Apr

Calls for tech regulators to keep pace with rapid tech changes

Industry players interrogate what’s next for regulation in SA’s ICT sector, with the capacity of the sector regulators and competition authorities called into question.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

3:40

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse

22 Apr

City Power hits back on solar registration process

OUTA says City Power’s process is unnecessary red tape, while City Power rejects the claim, saying the eight-step process is unchanged.

Nicola Mawson