Recent IT system problems in the Home Affairs Department and Department of Labour's UIF uFiling site are not acceptable, says the IITPSA.
The planned centre, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, will ensure SA quickly moves towards the fourth industrial revolution.
Under the new law, online platforms will have to sign licensing agreements with authors and publishers to use their work.
Incoming ITA president Thabo Mofokeng has pledged to continue serving the ICT community, to contribute to SA's economic growth and to develop sustainable ICT skills.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Have digital tools and platforms really taken election campaigning up a notch?
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Trusting the technology is key to the successful implementation of a smart city, said IDC's Mark Walker at the Public Sector ICT Forum.
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
The communications department launches two cyber labs at schools in the rural Eastern Cape.
The Gauteng education department says its specialisation schools aim to respond to the needs of the economy in terms of the ICT skills shortage.
Communciations minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams announces the Cabinet-endorsed event will take place at the end of June.
President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints a digital revolution commission, but industry observers advise it must have substance to be taken seriously.
The State IT Agency removes B-BBEE and partnership status expectations from National Treasury's Integrated Financial Management System tender.
The 30-member commission, which will be chaired by president Cyril Ramaphosa, includes Shameel Joosub, Andile Ngcaba and Calvo Mawela as some of its members.