The Auditor-General of SA’s audit report uncovers seven material irregularities, impacting four of the communication department’s entities.
The Gauteng Department of Education will today begin the learner placement process, with SMS as the main communication tool.
The South African Social Security Agency announces maintenance work on its online grants application system, until 17 September.
The Cape Town health department forges ahead with an online appointment booking portal, to move away from full-day clinic visits.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The Information Regulator will approach Parliament to have POPIA amended so that fines are imposed immediately after a violation.
The European Investment Bank and DBSA provide R1.98 billion loan to SA, in addition to the R7.9 billion financing announced at COP27.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE), previously seen as a rural province, is now leading the way in transformation, proving that effective policy can drive significant change.”
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 Information Regulator slaps WhatsApp with an enforcement notice, after it discovers discrepancies in how the massaging app applies its privacy policy.
Justice minister Thembi Simelane appears before Parliament to answer allegations that the department is not giving the NPA full access to a State Capture data centre.
The civil rights organisation argues ICASA’s “race criteria” for internet service providers is preventing Starlink from operating in SA.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation sees more than 2.5 million vehicle licence renewals via its online platform since launch in 2022.