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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
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

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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