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From connected to intelligent: Huawei highlights the next chapter of digital government at GovTech 2026
At GovTech 2026, Huawei outlined its vision for South Africa's public sector, demonstrating how cloud, unified platforms, and AI infrastructure can drive the evolution toward…
RE-ADVERTISEMENT: COMPANY SECRETARY
FASSET is seeking an accomplished and seasoned Company Secretary for a fixed-term contract role based in Gauteng, offering an annual package of R1.7m.
Hlengiwe Penelope Mtetwa
For Hlengiwe Penelope Mtetwa, 30, the future of law lies at the intersection of legal expertise, technology and public impact. As Expert Team Lead for Contract Lifecycle…
The delivery spine: Why strategy alone does not deliver results
Every year, governments, corporations and development institutions invest enormous effort in producing ambitious strategies. National Development Plans are launched. Corporate…
Huawei and Partners Chart a Smarter, AI-Native Future for South Africa's Public Sector
Huawei's Digital AI+ Government Summit, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, brought together government, healthcare, and aviation leaders in Johannesburg to explore how…
Social development appoints acting DG after Ramaphosa’s scathing rebuke
Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe was forced to retract a DG vacancy post she defended after President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified that the power to appoint someone in…
If organisations want Gen Z talent, they must rethink workplace culture
Gen Z’s expectations of work have been shaped by a very different social and technological environment. Many entered adulthood during a period marked by global uncertainty,…
Ever had a bad experience at a police station? Rest assured – there are consequences
Civil servants are meant to serve. If they don’t, civilians need to stand up for their rights
The Fiscal Cliff | Is South Africa nearing a debt crisis?
The real issue is that the February 2023 budget was the least credible assessment of the country’s finances since 1994
You’re fired: We must drain public sector bloat
The public sector in South Africa is staffed with people – from professions to civil service and bureaucrats – who make citizens dread interacting with their government
How the government can use skills audit to strengthen public services
Other countries have already benefited from this process, and South Africa can learn from their experiences
Several hospitals hit hard by public sector strike
Some hospitals were disrupted by protesters but most facilities had few to no disturbances
Fraud plagues both public and private sectors, Corruption Watch report shows
Policing receives the most complaints regarding corruption
Mr President, the government can — and should — create jobs
The private sector, experts say, cannot alone be entrusted with the important task of stopping South Africa’s unemployment tailspin
SIU public sector graft investigations total R113bn, excluding R14bn for Covid procurement cases
The SIU has secured a freezing order worth R40.7m for Covid-19-related corruption in the Gauteng education department