Cybersecurity
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Information Regulator to engage Gauteng over e-Panic Button data breach
The Information Regulator plans to engage the Gauteng Department of e-Government regarding a reported data breach affecting the province's e-Panic Button app, after confirming it…
Collective action needed to rebuild trust in digital communication
South Africa ranks among the world's most spam-targeted markets, with 17.47 billion spam calls recorded in early 2026. Industry leaders and regulators discuss how technology,…
South Africans fight back as spam calls surge past 17bn
Despite a massive surge in AI-driven scam calls exceeding 17 billion in South Africa, citizens are fighting back by answering fewer unknown numbers as new regulations and opt-out…
Dr Khutso Lebea
Dr Khutso Lebea is deputy head of informatics in the Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, where he combines teaching, research…
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small and Medium Businesses in South Africa
Digital protection is crucial for South African businesses. Learn how to implement cybersecurity best practices to defend against escalating cyber threats like phishing and…
Modernising mining: Cybersecurity must be central, not optional
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…
How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future
As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
The case for a special commission on the 4IR and law reform
The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and…
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
Cybersecurity is crucial in modernising South African mining
The view that cybersecurity is not a core function must change so that digitalisation does not create vulnerability in the mining industry
How safe are South African banks from cyber attacks?
Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise
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’
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
Plans announced for Singularity Summit 2024
The summit will take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October
SA’s youth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Adaptability is an essential strategy for success in a tech-driven world