Local banks will be able to access government's database of citizens' ID numbers, fingerprints and photos.
Treasury described the sum as unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure.
National Treasury will step in to help the Technology Innovation Agency consolidate all investments.
The department has now budgeted about R20 million for integrated systems.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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Government will address excessive and wasteful spending, says finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
Dina Pule becomes communications minister after the Cabinet reshuffle this week.
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 department pays out R852 million to own hardware related to the 'Who Am I Online' contract.
As Roy Padayachie exits communications, he gets the DPSA portfolio and will need to crack the whip at SITA.
Sanren aims to connect more than 200 research facilities in SA with partner organisations across the globe.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
The council's net profit decreased from R52.4 million in the 2009/10 financial year to R35.5 million.
Cosatu will consider court action if people are discriminated against on the basis of geography, and Gauteng tolls are not scrapped.
More than R26 million not spent on IT last year has been rolled over to the current financial period.
The latest Cabinet reshuffle sees the appointment of a new communications minister.