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The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel has been tasked with making recommendations for reforms to the electoral system in South Africa. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy, M&G
AFRICA

Does Africa’s supposed digital disadvantage protect it from election interference?

Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa

  • Thuto Khumalo & Mihle Kambula
6 min read
At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room
CYBER COMMAND

South Africa’s leaders must prioritise cybersecurity before it’s too late

‘The government needs to invest and prioritise cybersecurity to protect South Africa from criminals, terrorists, hackers, nation-state actors and other national security threats’

  • Jabu Mtsweni
  • Mphahlela James Thaba
5 min read
At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room
AUSTRALIA

Here’s why South Africa should emulate Australia’s cyber security strategy

South Africa’s model for countering cyber crimes focuses on retribution whereas that of Australia is a proactive and multifaceted approach

  • Casper Lӧtter
7 min read
CYBERATTACK

Be your own Cyber Santa this silly season

Simple strategies to protect your business from cyberattack

  • Bilal Kajee
3 min read
At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, the emphasis was on digitalisation and technological advancement of the industry. However, the industry recognises that cybersecurity can no longer continue to remain the unaddressed elephant in the room
COCA COLA

Sleeping with the enemy: The rise of the insider threat in cybercrime

South Africa is prone to cyberattacks and ripe for exploitation

  • Casper Lӧtter
8 min read