ICT veteran Dr Andile Ngcaba says ICASA’s law in its current state cannot drive digital transformation, amid mooted changes for the telecoms regulator.

The South African Post Office’s cashless ATMs reach Limpopo province, as part of efforts to decongest current SASSA payment points.

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams thanks outgoing ICASA councillors for their contribution, marking her official return to office after suspension. 

The communications ministry confirms that two months after her suspension, minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will be back in the office by midweek.

The tech giants are in discussion with various public health authorities worldwide that are interested in using their contact-tracing tech to fight COVID-19.

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams pays R1 000 for failing to confine herself to her residence in terms of the national lockdown rules.

Some organisations come to the embattled minister’s defence, claiming there are sinister plots to remove the self-proclaimed commander of the 4IR from office.

The minister issues a public apology via social media, conveying her “deepest regret” for violating lockdown regulations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa decides to suspend communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams for two months, after she violates the country’s lockdown regulations.

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will face president Cyril Ramaphosa after a social media post purports her to be breaking lockdown rules. 

The emergency release does not negate the processes under way for permanent assignment of spectrum through an auction, says the authority.

Cellular shops in malls and shopping centres are to be closed to ensure more employees remain at home during the lockdown.