... Cybersecurity was among the key topics highlighted at the National Aviation Conference 2026, hosted by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) at Emperors Palace from May 6 to 7. The two-day conference brought together various stakeholders in the aviation sector, including aviation experts, academics and industry players, to discuss the future of aviation in South Africa. Panel discussions and ...

... their platforms." She said this should include AI content branding, making it clear to users when images, videos, audio, or text were created using artificial intelligence. Ntshavheni also said the policy should prohibit the broadcasting of fake and misleading news about South Africa. "In the meantime, when the AI policy is being actually written and the Cybersecurity Strategy being finalised, ...

... Policy level, the National AI Policy must compel digital media platforms to disclose the AI-generated content carried on their platforms (AI content branding) and prohibit the broadcasting of Fake and Misleading News about South Africa," she said. She added that while the National AI Policy is being drafted and the Cybersecurity Strategy finalised, GCIS will engage digital platform owners on ...

... is laying the foundation for enhanced competitiveness and long-term industrial sustainability. These developments reflect South Africa's broader ambition to strengthen its manufacturing base, increase GDP contribution, create jobs, and position itself as a leading industrial powerhouse across the African continent. At the same time, this industrial evolution highlights urgent priorities such as supply chain optimization, cybersecurity resilience in connected manufacturing ...

... strengthen digital capabilities, the industry is laying the groundwork for greater resilience, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. These efforts reflect South Africa's broader ambition to position itself as a leading financial innovation hub across the African continent while ensuring financial services remain accessible, secure, and future-ready. At the same time, this rapid evolution highlights critical priorities such as strengthening cybersecurity ...

... future skills, and future talent pipelines. The job creators of the future The future of employment will increasingly be shaped by industries such as artificial intelligence, green energy, digital finance, cybersecurity, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, creative economies, sports economies, agritech, health innovation, and space technologies. South Africa cannot afford to participate at the edges of these industries. We must become builders ...

... the availability of skills needed to support it. Across the continent, organisations are under growing pressure to build AI capability quickly, as shortages in specialised talent increasingly affect innovation, competitiveness, and the ability to fully participate in the global digital economy. A 2024 ICT Skills Survey found that more than 28,000 high-end developer and cybersecurity roles in South Africa had ...

... Vendor-agnostic, full-service SOC capability offers rapid time-to-market for partners Johannesburg, South Africa - 20 May, 2026 - Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor specialising in cybersecurity, networking and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced the launch of OneSOC, a vendor-agnostic, white-label service that enables channel partners to deliver a Security Operations Centre under their own brand with zero upfront investment. The global ...

... *The survey was conducted by Toluna research agency at the request of Kaspersky in 2025. The study sample included 2800 online interviews with employees and business owners using computers for work in seven countries: Turkiye, South Africa, Kenya, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a ...

... Cisco's threat intelligence research organisation, Talos, publishes its Q1 2026 incident response report. It highlights a fundamental shift: away from complex technical exploits and toward human-centered attack methods, now supercharged by AI. "The numbers from our Cybersecurity Readiness Index paint a concerning picture. Almost nine out of ten organisations in South Africa experienced an AI-related security incident, yet many of ...

... their platforms." She said this should include AI content branding, making it clear to users when images, videos, audio, or text were created using artificial intelligence. Ntshavheni also said the policy should prohibit the broadcasting of fake and misleading news about South Africa. "In the meantime, when the AI policy is being actually written and the Cybersecurity Strategy being finalised, ...

... the availability of skills needed to support it. Across the continent, organisations are under growing pressure to build AI capability quickly, as shortages in specialised talent increasingly affect innovation, competitiveness, and the ability to fully participate in the global digital economy. A 2024 ICT Skills Survey found that more than 28,000 high-end developer and cybersecurity roles in South Africa had ...

... earlier been sent to officials at DHA by someone allegedly impersonating the entity's CEO. "The document seems to have been forged to create a false narrative that will discredit certain former and current contractors and employees. "We are treating the matter with the utmost seriousness due to the potential criminal and reputational, legal, cybersecurity and governance implications associated with falsified ...

... to $125m. The funding will be put towards growing the platform's integrations to third-party developer toolchains, funding new product launches, and scaling the team to meet soaring enterprise demand. Defending the AI-Driven Software Boom Founded in 2020 by open-source legend Feross Aboukhadijeh, Socket has taken a niche in cybersecurity by focusing exclusively on software supply chain security. Modern applications rely ...

... programme. "These interventions are meant to strengthen infrastructure services, reduce non-revenue losses, improve billing accuracy and protect long-term sustainability on municipal services," Modise said. To modernise the city's administrative and governance systems Modise announced the allocation of R439m for fleet management, R335m for IT services, R59m for computer equipment, R60.5m for IT network upgrades, and R27m for cybersecurity improvements. He ...

... million records and people's profile images. Black X published samples of the dataset it was selling on its dark web leak site. We found that some of the data appeared to belong to general branch members of the party. This was further corroborated by Dimitri Fousekis, chief technology officer and co-founder of South African cybersecurity firm Bitcrack Cyber Security. "The ...

... infrastructure trains users to consume content. The workplace requires users to create, analyse, and secure information. When an organisation ignores this gap, the friction impacts both the corporate balance sheet and the surrounding community. The cybersecurity vulnerability Cybercriminals do not just hack software; they hack people. Employees who lack foundational digital literacy are highly susceptible to social engineering, phishing, and ...

... becomes dangerous. AI without governance becomes reckless. AI without human oversight becomes unstable. AI without empathy becomes corrosive and truculent. This is why governance, policy modernisation and operational design are becoming critically important across every industry. We are no longer merely integrating technology into business. We are redesigning the architecture of human work itself. This requires ethical leadership, cybersecurity awareness, ...

... to work with physical tools such as multimeters and screwdrivers, whereas modern grids require expertise in data analytics, network communications and fibre optic systems. "We now need data analysts and people who understand layered network communications. The challenge is how to transition technicians with 30 or 40 years of field experience into maintaining digital networks," he said. While cybersecurity remains ...

... consequence management processes, and ongoing fraud awareness and ethics training. SASSA also presented its digital modernisation programme to Parliament, which includes plans for a mobile application, offline functionality, a single-user interface system, cybersecurity upgrades and threat intelligence capacity. The agency further outlined the rollout of online grant applications, self-service kiosks at local offices, and expanded Wi-Fi and network infrastructure. As ...