Malatsi unveils R3.9bn budget, but still mum on cybersecurity crisis

Minister Malatsi is supported by his
 predecessor Mondli Gungubele as his deputy.

In his first public appearance as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solomon Malatsi, delivered his inaugural budget vote for the department in Parliament, detailing his vision to propel South Africa into a connected and digitally transformed era. "Our mandate is to enable digital inclusion and economic growth by creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment, stabilising state-owned entities, and implementing the digital economy master plan," Malatsi stated.

The new minister highlighted the department's achievements and challenges, including progress in spectrum auctioning, broadcasting digital migration, the digitisation of government services, and expanding broadband connectivity to underserved areas. 

Acknowledging financial constraints and operational difficulties faced by entities such as the SABC, the South African Post Office, and the State Information Technology Agency, Malatsi assured that efforts are underway to resolve disputes, debts, and inefficiencies.

By Lindsey Schutters.

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