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Sanral moves on taxi exemption

The government roads agency encourages taxi associations to register for e-tolls so they can take advantage of e-toll exemption.

Mike van den Bergh

Industry cautious of Chinese invasion

As another major Chinese investment project is announced, there are doubts the smart city to be built east of Johannesburg will benefit the local ICT sector.

Nicola Mawson and Tyson Ngubeni

Carrim, ICASA discuss MTR progress

The DOC has agreed in principle to give the regulator the appropriate support in reconstructing its contested mobile termination rate regime.?

Carrim sparks pre-election progress

With two weeks to go until SA's general elections, communications minister Yunus Carrim has at least set the wheels of progress in motion.

Bonnie Tubbs and Tyson Ngubeni

Sanral's 'hard-line' approach in offing

Outa's sources claim the road agency's previously vowed tough enforcement action against e-toll offenders is going to kick in soon.

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 Social Security Agency

SASSA ordered to reopen tender process

Net1's R10 billion contract with the SA Social Security Agency comes under threat as Constitutional Court orders the tender process to be reopened, the Sunday Times reports.

26 - 26 September 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Less pressure to adapt

Government organisations see less urgency to adapt to technology-led changing business conditions.

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

Train carriages turn science centre

The centre is intended to be part of a longer-term Science and Technology Train.

ICASA to deal with electronic transactions

The over-burdened and under-staffed regulator will have its mandate extended when an amendment Act comes into effect.

The Innovation Hub

MECs visit BioPark construction site

Mxolisi Xayiya and Nandi Mayathula-Khoza visited the site at The Innovation Hub.

ICASA's six-month scramble

If ICASA does not have new regulations in place by 1 October, SA's mobile industry will be rendered unregulated.

ETC promises to fix security flaws

Industry calls for deeper scrutiny and oversight, as Sanral says it is reviewing its security controls.

Sanral owed 90% of e-toll fees

The roads agency has only been paid 9.21% of the money it is owed by motorists using Gauteng's e-roads.

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