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[WATCH] #Newroom405's @NtoksKhumalo speaks to voters in Kaia Manzi Bronkhorstspruit who hope their votes will bring about change in their lives.
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[WATCH] Residents of Ward 102 in Bronkhorstbaai cast their votes at the Kaia Manzi Resort. They hope to bask in the sun at the Bronkhorstspruit Dam afterwards. @NtoksKhumalo is there.
#Newzroom405
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South African pathology giant Ampath Laboratories has confirmed that it has suffered a data breach, with a threat actor claiming that over 80 million patient records were stolen, including full names, contact details, and medical aid information.
mybroadband.co.za/news/secur…
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A cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across France has left shelves empty after hackers remotely raised temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, triggering fires and forcing hundreds of stores to discard food.
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France just wiped Google and Microsoft off 2.5 million government computers.
Germany moved 30,000 PCs off Windows. Denmark binned Microsoft Office. All of it in the last 18 months.
Here's exactly what they replaced it with, and how to do the same tonight:
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DAY 3 | SITA GOVTECH HACKATHON 2026
Mr Seaparo Phala from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture takes us through the Department’s involvement in the GovTech Hackathon and its contribution towards creating a platform where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving can thrive.
From supporting the programme to contributing to the broader vision of developing innovative solutions for government, the Department continues to play an important role in bringing stakeholders together and empowering participants throughout the Hackathon journey.
Day 3 continues. The ideas are taking shape. The future is being built.
#GovTech2026Hackathon #GovTech20Years #DigitalSovereighnty
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DAY 2 | SITA GOVTECH HACKATHON 2026
Innovation, collaboration and problem-solving continue to take centre stage as teams develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Joining the journey is Mr Seaparo Phala from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, serving as one of the judges evaluating the teams, ideas and solutions emerging from the hackathon.
As attendees, innovators, developers and facilitators come together, the focus remains on turning bold ideas into meaningful solutions for the future of government and society.
Building. Collaborating. Innovating.
#GovTech2026Hackathon #GovTech20Years
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Important warning about the cyber security breach affecting EasyEquities and SatrixNow.
Stay alert for any unsolicited emails, calls, or messages requesting personal or account information. Do not click on suspicious links or share details with unknown parties. If you are contacted directly by anyone claiming to hold your information as part of this incident, please do not engage and let EasyEquities or Satrix know immediately.
#PublicWarning
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BREAKING NEWS:
South Africa become the first country to hold the Rugby World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship whilst qualifying for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup at the same time
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History for South Africa! 🇿🇦
They’ve qualified for the knockout stage of the @FIFAWorldCup for the first time ever 👏
ALT Thapelo Maseko celebrates scoring against Korea Republic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
ALT Thapelo Maseko celebrates with teammates after scoring against Korea Republic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
ALT Thapelo Maseko celebrates scoring against Korea Republic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
ALT Thapelo Maseko celebrates with teammates after scoring against Korea Republic at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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🇿🇦 South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32!
#FIFAWorldCup
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Media Statement
It has come to the attention of DSAC that the Somali Association of South Africa appears to be incorporating the South African Coat of Arms, or a reproduction thereof, into its organisational logo and branding materials.
More: dsac.gov.za/Statement%20on%2…
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The National Heritage Council of South Africa is pleased to announce that PESP7 Funding Applications are now OPEN!
We invite sustainable heritage projects that contribute to job creation, skills development, and preservation of our rich heritage.
📅 Opens: 04 May 2026
⏳ Closes: 31 May 2026 at 23:59
Apply online 👉 nhc.praxisgms.co.za
⚠️ Applications are strictly online.
#NHCFunding #PESP7 #HeritageMatters #JobCreation
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UCT researchers have built MzansiLM, an AI language model covering 11 of South Africa’s official languages, addressing a critical gap in AI tools for low-resource languages.
Read more: qr.link/juNcFi
@UCTscience
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Media Statement
STATEMENT ON MZANSI TO THE WORLD CUP “LUCKY FANS” COMPETITION*
The Department encourages all South Africans to take part in this exciting campaign by visiting the DSAC website dsacevents.dsac.gov.za/DSAC_…
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PLEASE REPOST:
I built South Africa's first black-owned electric vehicle company.
I have deployed 70+ EVs with Blue Chip Companies, Local SMEs and exported to the UAE.
I have invested R9.5 million of my own money over 10 years.
The IDC has given me R0.
They gave a white-owned competitor R69.9 million.
Thread. 🧵
@businessXplain @ParliamentofRSA @sedfa_dsbd @DSBD_SA @the_dtic @IDCSouthAfrica @PublicProtector @NAFCOCKZN
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The absence of permanent African seats on the Security Council is indefensible.
The Security Council must reflect today’s world. This is 2026 — not 1946.
Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table.
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Besties ..
Just in for (South Africa)
As of February 2026, South Africans are being warned about a surge in "RAT" (Remote Access Trojan) attacks, a sophisticated form of digital fraud where criminals gain full control of a victim's smartphone to operate banking apps in real time. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks do not necessarily require stealing login credentials; instead, they hijack the device itself, making the fraudulent transactions appear legitimate to the bank.
How the Scam Works
The attack typically follows a specific sequence of social engineering and technical manipulation:
Fraudsters send a message or call the victim, often impersonating a bank official, courier company, or government department
They claim there is an "urgent problem," such as a blocked account or a failed delivery, to pressure the victim into acting quickly.
The victim is instructed to click a link or install an app (often shared via WhatsApp or SMS) to "fix" the issue.
Once installed, the RAT allows the criminal to view the screen, capture PINs, and intercept One-Time Passwords (OTPs) while the user is still using the phone.
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