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Road Traffic Infringement Agency
Jul 23, 2026

RTIA presses ahead with tech-driven AARTO rollout

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency is using tech − from e-mail tracking to a contravention register − to enforce AARTO phase two, despite OUTA’s court challenge.

Nicola Mawson
23 July 2026
03:24

Skills Shortage Drives IT Salaries Up as Government’s Digital Ambitions Face Infrastructure

In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa's tech and governance news this week highlighted sharply rising IT salaries due to a severe digital skills shortage, with high-demand roles like DevOps engineers (up to R62,000 monthly CTC), cybersecurity specialists, and data engineers in fierce demand.

14 February 2026
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Road Traffic Infringement Agency
Feb 11, 2026

OUTA challenges ‘rushed’ AARTO tender over profit concerns

The civil action body contests RTIA's five-year AARTO tender over the rushed process, duplication concerns and private profit incentives in the traffic enforcement system.

Nicola Mawson
11 February 2026
8:50
National Tender Bulletin
Jan 19, 2026

Top ICT tenders: Turnkey contractor sought for AARTO rollout

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency says this will include the design and operation of the National Road Traffic Offence Register.

Kimberly Guest
19 January 2026
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Aarto
Oct 9, 2025

AARTO system flaws could cost driver’s licence

Motorists could lose their licences under AARTO – not for reckless driving but because system flaws make it vulnerable to errors, corruption and outdated data.

Nicola Mawson
09 October 2025
2:20
Webfleet Solutions
Sept 9, 2021

AI, telematics could improve drivers' behaviour

South Africa was ranked by Zutobi as the world's most dangerous country to drive in.

Staff Writer
09 September 2021
3:30
Aarto
Apr 24, 2018

Aarto's tech challenges 'ironed out'

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Bill will not face many technology hurdles, says JPSA.

Admire Moyo
24 April 2018
5:10
Aarto
Sept 11, 2017

Aarto needs to undertake tech catch-up

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency admits to technology challenges, particularly as it is 20 years since Aarto was first mooted.

Admire Moyo
11 September 2017
5:30
Aarto
Sept 6, 2017

Tech nightmare looms as demerit traffic law inches ahead

Traffic officers do not have the technological tools to properly enforce the controversial law, say industry players.

Admire Moyo
06 September 2017
5:20
E-tolls
Jan 7, 2016

Massive response to proposed Aarto amendments

Government receives 117?000 submissions on its move to accommodate the inclusion of outstanding e-toll bills into normal traffic fines.

Admire Moyo
07 January 2016
2:10
Department of Transport
May 15, 2015

Demerit law finally gets launch date

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act comes into effect next April.

Staff Writer
15 May 2015
3:50
Aarto
Jan 16, 2015

Wasteful Aarto is doomed

The points demerit system has cost an enormous amount of money, with nothing to show for it 16 years later.

Nicola Mawson
16 January 2015
1:50
Total Client Services
Jan 9, 2015

TCS' business rescue yet to pay off

Total Client Services' business rescue plan has yet to show any effects, it cautions.

Nicola Mawson
09 January 2015
 
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