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AFRICAN GIANT: Given its unique position in terms of technological advancement, South Africa stands to be the industry leader on the continent. Photo: Freepik

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

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Facial recognition technology eliminates the need for touching a device to enable access

South Africa is sleepwalking into becoming a surveillance state

Facial recognition technology is widespread, eroding privacy and anonymity, echoing apartheid-era controls, with lax legal enforcement

5 min read
Surveillance technology is increasingly being used to monitor civilians.

Digital occupation: How surveillance technologies repress dissent from Gaza to Cape Town

This creeping form of observation marks a dangerous evolution in how power is exercised and dissent controlled

4 min read
South African Local Government Association submission to parliament admitted that only 28% of municipalities had implemented minimum Protection of Personal Information Act compliance requirements by mid-2023. Photo: Reuters

Digital trust at risk: Are municipalities able to protect our personal data?

Residents deserve to know that the information shared with their municipality is securely stored and will not be leaked, sold or weaponised

7 min read

How HONOR’s Magic V2 protects your privacy

In today’s digital world, keeping personal information private is more important than ever

  • Derek Davey
4 min read

DMASA’s position clarified on telemarketing classification and POPIA compliance

The Association will continue to seek legal advice to ensure its members comply with regulatory requirements and uphold consumers’ privacy rights

  • Derek Davey
1 min read