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Home Affairs defends 6 500% ID fee hike in fight with telcos

The department welcomes the legal challenge, saying it will expose corporate profiteering at taxpayers’ expense.

City of Cape Town

Cape Town warns of WhatsApp-based EPWP jobs scam

The city cautions that a new Expanded Public Works Programme jobs scam is making the rounds on the messaging platform.

South African Post Office

Comms department outlines plans to resuscitate SAPO, BBI

The comms ministry readies a SA Post Office-focused partnership programme with the private sector for this quarter.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Independent Communications Authority of SA

ICASA moves to curb data expiry ‘exploitation’

The regulator strips away conditions that let mobile operators control bundle rollovers, making them a consumer right, rather than an illusory marketing benefit.

Mpumalanga Department of Education

Mpumalanga education denies e-learning tender irregularities

The provincial education department dismisses allegations of financial mismanagement relating to its teaching devices tender.

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

Top cloud security priorities for 2026 as cloud becomes an operational dependence

Public sector organisations are moving from experimental to operational cloud use, and the transition is bringing new risks with it, says Muzi Langa, MD of ManTK IT Solutions.

Man TK IT Solutions

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Department of Home Affairs

Richards Bay school gets ‘high-tech’ computer lab

The Department of Home Affairs opens a computer laboratory at Umdlamfe Secondary School, in partnership with Honor SA.

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

Department of Planning

Government urged to accelerate cloud migration

Call for the South African government to fast-track its cloud migration and data governance reforms, as the state looks to fuel its digital transformation agenda.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Gauteng accelerates rollout of smart licensing centres

The province expands smart driver licensing centres to improve access, reduce waiting times and strengthen road safety.

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: Health dept assesses telemedicine

The national department seeks information on portable heath tech and point-of-care testing devices to increase equitable access to healthcare.

Digital migration delays still bug SA years later

Analysts agree the long-delayed analogue-to-digital TV switchover hampers SA’s digital services prospects, as spectrum remains locked up in outdated policy plans.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Govt departments unite to enhance maths, science education

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Department of Basic Education will collaborate to improve pass rates.