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PSICT Forum announces date for hybrid event

The Public Sector ICT Forum prepares the KwaZulu-Natal chapter of its event, which takes place on 1 October as a hybrid event.

MTN provides R10m support for KZN spaza shops

The telco says it’s essential for it to partner with likeminded stakeholders to rebuild and restore the dignity of KZN and SA at large after the riots.

Samuel Mungadze

Information Regulator

Justice dept cyber attack spills over to Info Regulator

The ransomware attack on the Department of Justice’s IT systems spreads to infect all electronic services provided by the Information Regulator.

Sibahle Malinga

High-achieving PMB school gets STEM resources

Huawei SA partners with DIRCO to present Pietermaritzburg’s Siqongweni High School with a newly-refurbished science lab.

National Treasury

Treasury unveils portal to measure damage from July riots

Government says the portal will be used to establish the extent of the damage, so that it can make more informed decisions on the support mechanisms.

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

National Anti-Corruption Hotline

Anti-corruption hotline attracts more whistle-blowers

The number of cases of alleged corruption reported through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline peaked between April and June.

EXECUTIVE FORUM

28 October 2025

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Electronic vaccine passports on the cards for SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms the health department is considering various mechanisms to show vaccination status, including digitally.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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

Gauteng Department of Health

Gauteng healthcare app brings services to residents’ fingertips

The provincial health department’s Mpilo app garners over 61 000 users, as the department accelerates mobile tech use to improve healthcare services.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Justice department battles to contain ransomware attack

The attack results in all of the department’s information systems being encrypted and unavailable to internal employees, as well as members of the public.

WeThinkCode female developers triumph at GBV hackathon

The group created a multi-platform mobile app that helps prevent gender-based violence by using AI to identify and analyse signs of abuse.

Samuel Mungadze

Renewable energy

All set for govt to announce bidder for renewables procurement

The preferred bidder for the procurement of 2 600MW of renewable energy under Bid Window 5 will be announced next month, says minister Gwede Mantashe.

South African National Space Agency

SA’s govt entities under attack as space agency hit by data breach

The South African National Space Agency becomes the latest government entity to suffer a cyber attack, after its data was dumped in the public domain.

Fourth industrial revolution

Spectrum stalemate jeopardises SA’s growth, warn analysts

Given the slow pace of economic development, it’s in the country’s best interests to accelerate spectrum allocation, say analysts and industry players.

Samuel Mungadze