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Minister Solly Malatsi launches Roadmap on Digital Transformation of the South African Government. Photo: GovernmentZA/ Flickr
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Starlink: South Africa can make better choices

South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy…

Solly Malatsi, Minister of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fake citations

The communications and digital technologies minister said the department would take the matter seriously and implement consequence management for those responsible for drafting…

Professor Prinola Govenden of the University of Johannesburg

UJ academic awarded Unesco Chair to advance digital inclusion and cultural equity in Africa

The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving…

Political tactic: Some DA leaders say that while DA leader John
Steenhuisen remains the party’s preferred candidate, there was a
faction seeking to remove him from power. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot

But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi

Solly Malatsi: Communications and Digital Technologies

SCORE: C Malatsi moved into the communications and digital technologies portfolio with a reputation for discipline, clarity and political steadiness, qualities it desperately…

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

Elon Musk. (AFP)

Editorial: The fault in our Starlink narratives

What can Musk offer and what price are we willing to pay?

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

Malatsi denies ICT directive paves way for Elon Musk’s Starlink into South Africa

Critics say the timing is suspect, coming after businessman Johann Rupert, part of a delegation to Washington last week, said South Africa needed Starlink technology to help to…

Apple, Dell and Nvidia have supply chains in China and rely on components manufactured.

Budget: The prioritisation of telecoms and digital is welcome

But there is concern about the proposed VAT increase and its possible effect this may have on the customers of members of the Association of Comms and Technology

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

Solly Malatsi

SCORE: B Solly Malatsi has hit the ground running as a rookie minister — perhaps a reflection of the fact that he is one of the youngest members of cabinet at a youthful 38…

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi   (Instagram)

SABC Bill back before parliament, no sanction for Malatsi

The cabinet has accepted that the communications minister’s unilateral withdrawal of the Bill was not malicious

From Left: Fred Zhou, Honor South Africa CEO, Minister of Communications and Digital Communications, Solly Malatsi and Daniel Wang, President of MEA, Honor

Honor spearheads dialogue on the future of the smartphone industry, echoes transparent and ethical use of AI

Honor, a global technology leader, spearheaded a panel discussion at AfricaCom and was joined by prominent leaders from Google and Cell C to explore how artificial intelligence…

Graphic: John McCann

South Africa needs to embrace AI, says communications minister Solly Malatsi

Recent data shows that 60% of South African workers regularly use generative AI tools, ahead of those in several Western countries This content is restricted to registered users…

When the Madiba party lost its parliamentary majority in 2024 it formed a government of national unity. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Let the number games begin

Monarchy tussles may disrupt my football but at least the rules for the ANC’s national games have been set

Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen. (David Harrison/M&G)

DA policy conference to signal which way party is headed

Party’s policy conference could provide clarity on its future direction and clues about the likely contenders for leadership positions

DA leader Mmusi Maimane looks forward to the public protector releasing President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Bosasa donation report. (David Harrison/M&G)

DA accept Mkhwebane’s explanation on late Ramaphosa report

The party have understood the public protector’s reason for the late release of the president’s Bosasa loan report

Outgoing Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. (David Harrison/M&G)

Zille tweets ‘black privilege’ and DA stays mum

With elections out of the way Zille has returned to stoking racial tensions

Meanwhile the ROC is abuzz with activity, with prominent politicians — including the ANC’s charismatic national chairperson Gwede Mantashe — making appearances. (Mashadi Kekana/M&G)

#ElectionResults: Political party members speak out

Various political party members have shared their views on the election results.

Helen Zille has been actively involved in the DA’s election campaign. (David Harrison/M&G)

We haven’t sidelined Zille – DA

There have been suggestions that Helen Zille has been sidelined from party activities, but the DA say that is not the case

The DA says it was the first party to use this tagline since launching its election campaign in September last year. (Screenshot)

DA considering legal action against ANC for “stolen” slogan

The DA is considering taking legal action against the ANC for use of the slogan ‘One South Africa for all’