Social media users who incite violence, intimidate foreign nationals, or mobilise unlawful activities over migration will face legal consequences.
Despite digital transformation, justice deputy minister Andries Nel concedes limitations like ICT HR capacity and budget pressures persist.
A silent enabler of organised crime, untraceable SIM cards can and must be stopped by technology that already exists.
Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi urged to address SIM registration shortcomings during the department’s budget vote.
The Office of the Chief Justice plans to continue digitising and automating court processes, with its cloud-based Court Online system set to be expanded.
South Africa joins the cyber crime fighting pact of 65 United Nations member states, amid accelerating digital harms.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is in talks with several agencies to determine how AI can enhance its work.
The justice minister suspends ICT deputy director-general Jabu Hlatshwayo after procurement delays stalled the commission.
The health department reveals citizens will be able to self-schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments and register via their preferred language.
Government ramps up the COVID-19 vaccination programme, with plans to open online registration for persons aged between 35 and 49 years on 15 July.
The communications department exceeds its digital migration awareness campaign target.
The sector believes the new minister will further delay the signing of new renewables contracts, while others expect him to finalise the nuclear deal.