Communications minister Dina Pule has instructed top management of state-owned companies to report to her at least once a month.
Minister wants regular updates on the policy commitments she announced in her budget vote speech in May.
The state plans a five- to seven-year procurement transformation project that will integrate its databases across the country.
The trade union compares the Sunday Times to a tabloid, saying it is "appalled" by its reporting on communications minister Dina Pule.
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The Gauteng Department of Finance denies reports that it issued a new closed tender for Gauteng Online last week.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Despite claims to the contrary, the municipality's site is still serving malware, several days after being hacked.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
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The Department of Science and Technology opens a centre aimed at delivering renewable hydrogen production technologies.
The paper says it has documentary evidence that Phosane Mngqibisa is romantically linked to the communications minister.
Cosatu's protest against e-tolls will disrupt traffic on Johannesburg's highways until 3pm today.
A local mobile applications company took third place in a global innovation and entrepreneurship competition yesterday.
Government claims the Presidential Hotline, aimed at responding to citizens' demands for public service, is showing signs of success.
The state forges ahead with tolls, despite the Presidential Review Committee's recommendation that other sources of finance be used.