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Thursday, 6 August 2026
Women’s Month edition centred on South Africa’s digital divide, with sharp focus on broadband access, AI inclusion and the risks of scams, alongside school vetting and major court news.
- 08:57
Minister Suli Malatsi said getting to 100% broadband connectivity is his “singular obsession”, with rural towns still lacking meaningful access and government, operators and municipalities all needing to move faster.
- 08:54
Malatsi backed the push for cheaper data and stronger infrastructure, saying end-user regulations should help consumers, while local government approvals and wayleaves are still slowing digital investment.
- 08:09
Digital Council Africa’s Juanita Clark argued that digital transformation depends on fibre, towers, submarine cables, data centres and affordable devices, warning that people must be turned from consumers into creators.
- 06:56
Advocate Tokozani Velase said 85% of South African adults encountered a scam in the past 12 months, with mobile devices the main entry point and deepfakes and voice-cloning making fraud easier.
- 07:18
Basic Education said vetting of teachers and school staff must be completed by 31 March 2027, after a court order; the department promised tighter recruitment checks and cooperation with Justice and Social Development.