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Introduction South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation efforts as the rollout of Smart ID services through participating banks continues expanding nationwide. The Department of Home Affairs has processed more than 118,000 Smart ID applications in only eight weeks through its newly expanded digital banking partnership programme. The initiative forms part … Read more

Introduction South Africa’s booming e-commerce sector is facing increased pressure as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intensifies tax compliance enforcement across digital businesses, online sellers and individuals earning income through online platforms. The rapid growth of online shopping, digital entrepreneurship and remote income streams has created new opportunities for businesses and freelancers across South … Read more

Introduction A young innovator from Limpopo is earning praise after developing a creative safety technology concept aimed at helping protect people during dangerous situations. Sixteen-year-old Bohlale Mphahlele from Limpopo has designed a personal safety device called the “Alerting Earpiece” — a compact earring-shaped device equipped with features intended to improve emergency response and personal security. … Read more