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Supreme Court to hear seminal crypto-currency case

The South African Reserve Bank’s push to apply 1961 regulations keeps businesses and consumers in the dark on cross-border crypto trading.

Information Regulator

Parly committee invites applications for InfoReg members

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development seeks candidates to join the Information Regulator.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Prof Elmarie Biermann

The Joint Standard 2 for Cyber Security and Resilience – beneficial or burdensome?

The introduction of the JS2, which came into effect on 1 June 2025, is a sectoral first in terms of mandated sector-wide cyber security standards.

CSI Cyber Security Institute (Pty) Ltd

City of Cape Town

Mayor calls for signal-blocking of Pollsmoor Prison cellphones

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis backs pilot for sophisticated signal-blocking tech at Pollsmoor, amid reports of crime and extortion from within prison cells.

South Africa could change the face of the internet

Those whose job it is to influence thinking and policy are hearing about South Africa's plan for how the internet should work.

Patient to lodge appeal against Netcare in R25m privacy dispute

The medical group’s covert surveillance of patient Nicholaas de Jager sparks a legal battle over privacy rights and evidence admissibility.

SARS signals clampdown on undeclared crypto income

The taxman publishes draft regulations for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and invites the public to comment.

20 February 2025

ITWeb Governance, Risk & Compliance FEB 2025

Aligning GRC with Business Innovation and Agility

AFRINIC elects new board after years of turmoil

The election of eight board members gives the organisation the opportunity to convene a board for the first time since 2022.

National Land Transport Amendment Act

Govt formalises e-hailing with new transport law

Developers that allow users to use their apps without an operating licence risk a fine of up to R100 000, or up to two years in jail.

Hollywood Sportsbook

Punters to pay back R13m after exploiting online betting flaw

One punter has to pay back almost R500 000 after he exploited a flaw allowing him to place a bet on an online game for free.

SA moves to regulate e-hailing amid rising violence

South Africa is introducing the National Land Transport Amendment Act to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following rising violence against drivers.

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Justice dept eyes AI to streamline processes

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is in talks with several agencies to determine how AI can enhance its work.