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CSIR Career Day inspires learners to study STEM fields

The annual event exposed school pupils to opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Information Regulator

Under-pressure Info Regulator sets up Enforcement Committee

With the new committee, the Information Regulator will be able to enforce its powers and provide an effective remedy to data privacy complainants for the first time.

SAPO sees ‘healthy’ uptake of online licence renewals

More than 37 000 motor vehicle licences have been renewed nationally via its online system, it says.

ICT tenders: Gauteng e-tolling management system up for grabs

The operations and maintenance of Gauteng’s controversial road tolling system is being put out to tender..

Vodacom decries Africa’s restrictive digital economy policies

Policy-makers must create an enabling regulatory environment that supports the secure flow of data, says the telco.

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

South African National Roads Agency Limited

Confusion as Sanral issues new e-tolls tender

The roads agency seeks bids for the operations and maintenance of the open road tolling system, despite the lack of clarity on the future of e-tolls.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

14 - 14 November 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

E-hailing mediation looks to finally iron out industry troubles

The long-anticipated dispute resolution process seeks to find viable solutions to multiple challenges plaguing South Africa’s e-hailing industry.

Sibahle Malinga

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

GovChat inks five-year extension with COGTA

The partnership will be in effect for another five years, to deliver more services to the South African public.

SA's innovation, R&D investment misses targets

The needle of SA’s gross expenditure on research and development shifts further away from the target of 1.5% of gross domestic product.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Department of Science and Innovation

National Science Week kicks off after two-year absence

The annual science engagement initiative returns as a live event, with public engagement activities countrywide.

EXCLUSIVE: Another e-hailing firm shuts its doors in SA

Anti-competitive practices in SA’s e-hailing market proved to be the biggest undoing for home-grown e-hailing start-up NextNow, say industry pundits.

Sibahle Malinga

State IT Agency

SITA appoints CFO as acting MD

The State IT Agency confirms the appointment of its CFO Molatlhegi Kgauwe as acting MD, as Luvuyo Keyise exits.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Eskom accelerates procurement plan as renewables take off

A battery storage system is set to be implemented in two phases, targeting installation of 800MWh and 640MWh.

Samuel Mungadze

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