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NSFAS says ICT is its biggest operational risk

Outdated tech is undermining funding administration, payments and student services, says administrator, professor Hlengani Mathebula.

NSFAS opens theft case against former board member

The National Student Fund Aid Scheme alleges a former board member stole 10 of 30 laptops earmarked for under-resourced schools.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Information Regulator

Three candidates sought for InfoReg membership

The justice portfolio committee invites nominations for suitable people to be appointed as members of the Information Regulator.

Executive exodus as MICT SETA CEO, CIO resign

Matome Madibana and Moloti Nkune exit their top posts at the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority within two months.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Cyril Ramaphosa

Wheels up for Electronic Travel Authorisation visas

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch electronic visas, as Home Affairs targets all visa types by year-end.

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

OpEd: Govt IT failures need mandatory, public post-mortems

The state owes us more than “our computers are offline”, and the time to force transparency on the technocrats is right now.

08 - 08 August 2026

PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence

Standard parts built the industrial age. Standard data could move SA’s stalled billions

Newly gazetted spatial data standards could unlock billions in infrastructure spending by giving municipalities a single, trusted source of location information, says Marna Roos, senior client consultant and geospatial scientist at AfriGIS.

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

Salary impasse sparks industrial action at ICASA

The regulator confirms the forthcoming industrial action by union members, which is scheduled to commence tomorrow.

Gauteng Department of Education

GP education switches on 2027 online admissions

The Gauteng Department of Education opens online admissions applications for learners beginning grades one and eight in 2027.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Treasury

Treasury ‘is treating crypto like banknotes’

Industry says National Treasury's crypto manual applies fiat money thinking to crypto-currency, publishing rules before the regulations are even finalised.

Online tool finds nearest smart ID issuing bank

Home Affairs introduces an online service to make it easier to locate the nearest bank branch for smart ID card applications.

FNB to expand smart ID services to 240 branches by December

The expansion builds on more than 570 000 smart IDs and passports processed through the partnership with Home Affairs since 2015.

SABC+ notches up more registered users

The SABC’s streaming platform surpasses three million registered users, as it continues to evolve.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

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