📢 The Week That Was: 2–8 June 📡 Delivered keynote address at Africa Tech 2025 🏆 Celebrated local innovation at #ATA25 🤝 Met with COSATU and Black Business Council 📊 Engaged the Audit Committee on entity service delivery performance Until next time, let’s stay connected!

Congratulations to @TelkomZA on their impressive annual financial results, with over R500 million in dividends being paid to the South African government.

I joined djsbu for a conversation on politics, digital entrepreneurship, supporting local content creators, and much more. The episode is out now: youtu.be/7IUh3Q0oXOc?si…

Today I’m launching a new STEM Centre at CUTFreeState in partnership with NEMISA and STEMpower. This forms part of our commitment to ensuring young South Africans have the tools to thrive in a digital world🌍💻

Today we launched a new STEM Lab at CUTFreeState as part of our continued drive to expand digital infrastructure and ensure young South Africans have access to meaningful opportunities. The lab is equipped with a computer centre, robotics kits, and cellphone repair stations to

Today, we honour the generation of 1976 by equipping young South Africans with the digital tools to shape tomorrow. #YouthDay

Today, I had the opportunity to meet the new @commsza interns. Bringing them into the DCDT speaks not only to our mission to empower young people, but more importantly to the need for fresh energy and new ideas in a sector that demands constant innovation.

Today we met with a delegation from Eswatini Government and signed a Joint Declaration to strengthen cooperation across key areas: ICT policy, AI & 4IR, broadband, cybersecurity, broadcasting, e-government and digital skills. As South African Government holds the G20 Presidency, we recognise

The Week That Was: 16–22 June 📢 📱 Met with GSMA to discuss the impact of our decision to remove the luxury goods tax on smartphones under R2,500 📦 Appeared before the Portfolio Committee to account for SAPO, Postbank, and ZADNA’s plans to stabilise operations 🇸🇿 Signed

Today, Minister SollyMalatsi will be replying to oral questions in the National Assembly. Watch live at 16:00 on the Parliament of RSA YouTube page: youtube.com/live/Jjq4M0hPt…

Minister SollyMalatsi appointed chair-designate of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) High Level Event. South Africa is leading global efforts to bridge the digital divide🛜

Today I met with the team from Speedtest by Ookla to explore how data can support better decision-making on connectivity, speed tests, and the overall digital experience for government, industry, and consumers. Data-driven insights are essential for drafting and implementing policies

Today I addressed Huawei Mobile SA South Africa Connect 2025. This platform brings together government, industry, and innovators. Together, we’re collaborating to build an inclusive digital economy that connects South Africans not just to technology, but to real opportunities, dignity,

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: SABC Sport and SuperSport 🏆 have reached an agreement to broadcast the Springboks vs Italy Test LIVE on SABC on Saturday, 12 July! Every South African can watch this landmark match — marking 30 years since the 1995 World Cup victory that united the nation🇿🇦

75 years of SABC News connecting South Africans with the events that have shaped our nation📺🇿🇦

For Mandela Day, I spent 67 minutes packing meals with Oceana Group and Lucky Star. Together, we joined hands to pack 31,000 meals for children in local schools and ECDs. As Madiba reminded us, “education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world”. No child

Today I joined Minister Siviwe Gwarube and PRIMEDIA GROUP at Glenvista Primary for a smart device handover. This forms part of our ongoing mission to partner with the private sector to equip young people with the tools needed to thrive in the digital age. Until now, some learners in

Last night I formed part of a panel at the B20 Digital Transformation Task Force. As the business arm of the G20, the B20 plays a critical role in shaping inclusive global growth. Bridging the digital divide requires strong public-private partnerships. Platforms like this help

Catch me live tomorrow, 19 August, at 10:15 on eNCA (DStv 403) in conversation with Jenna-Leigh Bilong 📺

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Tshidi Madia. Her passing is a profound loss to journalism and our democracy.