Kagiso Rabada has taken the fewest balls in Test history to complete 350 wickets 🤫 ⚡

I welcome Cabinet’s approval of the appointment of a new Council of the Film and Publications Board (FPB). The new Council members: •Ms. Lungelo Dhladhla Nxele •Ms. Mariann Maartens •Ms. Ditaba Lucy Maraka •Dr. Phosa Jan Mashangoane (Mr) •Ms. Zandile Gail Mpungose •Dr. Seithati Maria Motebang (Ms) •Adv. Lindelwa Ndziba (Ms) •Ms. Melanie Roy •Prof Siyasanga Tyali (Mr) Professor Siyasanga Tyali has been appointed chairperson, while Ms. Lungelo Dhladhla Nxele will serve as deputy chairperson. I want to thank the outgoing Council, led by chairperson Ms. Zama Mkosi, for their commendable work during their term and for continuing to oversee the entity for an extended period until the new Council was appointed.

Since November 2024... Beyonce shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 6⃣ Spurs Premier League wins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 5⃣

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!! GovTech 2026 brings together government, industry, academia and technology stakeholders. “Building Towards Digital Sovereignty: South Africa as Architect of its Digital Destiny for Citizens.” Watch the highlights below: piped.video/BumYUHLz8lc?si=0ni8…

I had the honour of addressing the launch of the National Study: Governance of Online Harmful Content and Freedom of Expresson in South Africa report this morning. The event was convened by UNESCO, in partnership with Research ICT Africa, Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, UNESCO Information for All Programme Committee, UNESCO National Commission for South Africa and the Social Media 4 Peace South Africa Coalition. The forum's focus aligns with two of my key priorities: affordable and reliable universal access to the internet; and creating safe online environments, particularly for vulnerable communities such as women and children. I noted that while government has a responsibility to create policies and regulation frameworks which create safe, inclusive and progressive use of the internet for all South Africans, we can't do it alone. Creating safe online spaces needs the social media platforms, technology companies, civil society, academia and the public to work together fight online harm, misinformation and disinformation. Harmful content and behaviour are rising, while misinformation and disinformation threaten our democracies. It is crucial that we relentlessly focus on the intersection of online safety, universal access to credible information, freedom of expression and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in our current context.

Take a bow, Dom 🫰✨

#TheWeekThatWas | 7-11 September This week, my work reflected our continued drive to build a more connected, inclusive and secure digital South Africa. A number of the entities under my portfolio held their annual general meetings. These AGMs are an important step in ensuring the institutions operate efficiently and fulfill their mandates. I had the privilege of speaking at the inaugural AI, Youth & Future of Work Summit convened by the South African Digital Governance Forum. My keynote address focused on how we can use digital technologies & AI to close the inequality gap, with an emphasis on leveraging the benefits of AI to unlock opportunities, foster innovation and optimise efficiency. On Wednesday, I started the important process of crafting the Department’s 2027/28 Annual Performance Plan with a series of internal deliberations. I met the core leadership of each of the @CommsZA’s branches. The annual plans drive our daily performance and ensure we remain on track to meet our strategic objectives. Read more about the past week’s activities: sway.cloud.microsoft/YqdGC3i…

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#TheWeekThatWas 31 Aug - 4 Sept This week, the focus was efforts to explore strategic initiatives which could elevate South Africa’s status as a leading player in global connectivity and giving more people access to digital skills. 📱 Digital skills to fight GBV I was in Tzaneen last week where I addressed over 100 women from community and non-profit organisation who received digital skills training provided by the Film & Publications Board and the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa. The training formed part of the Department’s Gender-based Violence and Femicide Awareness Programme. 🌊How SA can ride the wave of undersea cables for economic growth I met with the leadership of the Digital Council and officials from Operation Vulindlela to set in motion collaboration on regulatory reform initiatives to grow our digital economy with the aim of positioning South Africa as a global submarine cable & digital infrastructure hub. South Africa's geographic position creates an opportunity to become a strategic alternative global connectivity hub & digital gateway between Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. The initiative holds the potential to drive investment in South Africa, economic growth, digital transformation and job creation opportunities. Read more here: sway.cloud.microsoft/FCVT81J…

Our approach to internationalisation does not occur at the expense of transformation or the development and employment of South African talent.

*Statement from Wits University * Wits is aware of fake news being shared regarding the number of international staff employed at the University.

The total number of international staff is in fact 9%. Pls refrain from sharing misinformation which seeks to sow division in our community and our country.

In case you missed it… Minister @SollyMalatsi joined the British High Commissioner and partners in KZN to advance sustainable connectivity and community-led digital economies. 🎥 WATCH how these partnerships are connecting communities. piped.video/JWqzHWzn3eU?si=R9Qj… 📹 SABC News

As SA advances its digital transformation agenda, sustainable connectivity remains critical. Minister @SollyMalatsi will engage stakeholders in KZN on Sustainable Connectivity and Community-Led Digital Economies, followed by an Access to Smart Devices Handover Outreach. #DCDT

Minister @SollyMalatsi joined Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and fellow government and industry leaders at SIDSSA in Cape Town. As SA advances its infrastructure development agenda, digital infrastructure must be a critical part of these discussions

There is growing trend at least on my timeline where people with a relatively decent amount followers, post at best very sensational or outrageous content about public figures. The content almost always triggers anyone reading it to provide context or rectify the claim. It’s called #FakeSpecificity more broadly #EngagementFarming your interaction with a post is helping that user’s bank account. This quote from the article by Ash Jurberg in @HuffPost best explains what we are dealing with : “Graham Mann, who founded the content strategy firm SEOTakeoff, said there are several types of engagement farming that usually suck users in and push them to engage with content. “The engagement-farming tactic I see most often is [called] fake specificity,” he said. “The post gives you just enough detail to feel like a real story, but not enough to verify it.” huffpost.com/entry/engagemen…

Today, as in best World Cup performance today? Today, as in continental club trophies today? Today, as in players in England, MSL, Belgium today? Today, as in competing with African giants again? If that’s the today, then you’ve paid Scara ‘Black Jesus’ Ngobese a huge compliment

I have initiated the reconfiguration of the leadership of the BBBEEE ICT Council. Minki Mazibuko-Thulo has been relieved of her duties as Council chairperson with immediate effect. Loyiso Tyira has been appointed as the interim chairperson of the Council while William Ledwaba will take over as the interim deputy chairperson.