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The department of Communications and Digital Technologies welcomes Mr
@SpitchNzawumbi
as its departmental Spokesperson. Mr Nzawumbi has been with the DCDT since March 2020 as Director External Comms. Additional to his role, will be communicating key departmental programmes.
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Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams WhatsApp account HACKED!!!
The WhatsApp account of Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has been hacked, resulting in private and confidential information being in the hands of a third party.
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South Africa will be participating at the 2024
@wef
Davos & will primarily focus on REBUILDING TRUST and exploring the opportunities that are enabled by new technologies and their implications on decision-making and global partnerships.
#DCDT
#WEF2024
#NewTechnologies
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Minister
@Stellarated
says SABC will make TV channels & radio platforms available for school education purposes during this Covid - 19 period
#COVID19SouthAfrica
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
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Minister Mokonyane has extended a congratulatory message to Afrotone Media Holdings, as led by Mr
@MzwaneleManyi
whose acquisition of Infinity Media Networks (Pty) Ltd (commonly known as ANN7) and TNA Media (Pty) Ltd (The New Age) was finalized last week.
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“The study of Artificial Intelligence is being made a compulsory course in all qualifications in the University of Johannesburg to empower its graduates to advance in all areas of work.”
#InventingTheFuture
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President Ramaphosa has announced that from the 1st of May, South Africa will move into Phase 4 of the nationwide
#LockdownSA
, with a lifting in some regulations. Herewith the President’s Speech with more detail.
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INVITATION TO NOMINATE POTENTIAL CANDIDATES TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POSTBANK (
@Postbank_ZA
)
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies,
@Stellarated
unpacks some of the
@SABCPortal
milestones, in both the past and recent times! This is in celebration of it's 85th birthday.
#BuildingACapable4IRArmy
#CelebratingALifetimeOfMemories
@GovernmentZA
@SAfmRadio
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Live at 4:30pm - Debate on Vote 32 & 3: Telecommunications and Postal Services
@DtpsZA
& Communications
@CommsZA
#BudgetVote2019
@GCISMedia
@Stellarated
@Pinky_Kekana1
@GovernmentZA
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Join the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies,
@Khu_Ntshavheni
tomorrow morning, Friday, 13th August 2021, from 06h00 to 09h00 as she swaps her ministerial hat and hosts you on
@Powerfm987
.
#DCDT
#987Woman
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HAPPENING NOW: The Smart Africa Board Meeting is currently underway. The meeting will also deliberate on the flagship project: One Africa Network: Guidelines 01/19 Regulating Roaming & International Communications within the Smart Africa Space.
#SmartAfricaBoardMeeting2020
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Happy birthday to the Minister of Communications, Ms Nomvula Mokonyane. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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DAY 2: Digital Skills Outreach Programme. Today we are in the Gert Sibande District Municipality- Emerlo at the official graduation of 29 students who were trained by
@NEMISA_
in Interactive Media, Film&Television Production and Radio Production.
Keynote: Min
@Stellarated
. 🎓🧑🏽🎓
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Dressed as royalty, by royalty. Minister
@Stellarated
dressed in traditional Va Tsonga attire (Miceka and Xibelani) and Hosi N’wamitwa ll dressed in traditional Xhosa attire (Umbhaco).
#DCDTLimpopoConnect
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Herewith Minister
@Stellarated
‘s formal apology for breaching
#LockdownSA
rules. The Minister is deeply disappointed in herself and extends her apology to all South Africans.
#Covid19inSA
#stellandabeni
#LockdownMzansi
Statement below:
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TEAM DCDT wishes you many happy returns on your special day, Honourable Minister!
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Pictorial collage of Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams opening the Digital College in Lenyenye Village,Tzaneen.The college offers various courses including Robotics and Coding for learners from pre-school to Grade 9 as well as Design Thinking for learners from Grade 5 to 12.
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BREAKING: Minister
@Stellarated
partners with
@NEMISA_
and
@Cousera
to provide digital skills training opportunities to young people.
To Register go to .
DO NOT MISS OUT!!!
#BuildingACapable4IR
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Minister
@Stellarated
kickstarts today’s proceedings by visiting Cellclinic- a local black owned cellphone repair centre in Mbombela. The owner, Mr Sibuyi Isaac Qondi is a beneficiary of the Cellphone Repair Training Programme conducted by the Department.
#DigSkills2021
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Following the Minister’s statement, here are some quick facts to help you better understand
#5G
amidst numerous resurgent myths and conspiracy theories.
#PuffandPass
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (DCDT), Prof Tshilidzi Marwala (UJ) and Prof Tinyiko Maluleke (TUT) launch the first of its kind in the country, the Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa. Follow the event online at .
#InventingTheFuture
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MTNSA slashes the data prices by upto 50%. Minister
@Stellarated
accompanied by DM
@Pinky_Kekana1
attended the briefing.
@Stellarated
says in the advent of 4IR,the reduction will provide much needed relief for SMMEs & community
@GovernmentZA
@MTNza
@DtpsZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
has switched on the Hightower in Vezokuhle Primary School. As from today, communities in Pietermaritzburg will have access to
#FreeWiFi
.
@kzngov
@GovernmentZA
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This illegal activity has been reported to relevant authorities and platform owners for action.
Obtaining and distributing information that is illegally obtained is a crime and offenders will be reported to legal authorities.
Enquiries: Mish Molakeng: 082 469 3997
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MORE PICS:
#BudgetVote2019
@GCISMedia
@Stellarated
@Pinky_Kekana1
@GovernmentZA
@usaasa_za
@ICASA_org
@bbinfraco
@Mabuse01
@DtpsZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
says business case is awaiting certification from the State Law Advisor and DPME with regards to repurposing SITA to create a State IT Company; as well as merging Sentech and Broadband Infraco to form the State Digital Infrastructure Company
@GovernmentZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
giving a keynote address and officiating the ceremony.
#DataScienceGrad2020
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Minister
@Stellarated
addressing the staff via WebEx.The staff talk follows a Cabinet meeting on Covid19 yesterday.The Minister emphasis was on hygiene, but more importantly Minister was fielding questions from staff about their concerns relating to Covid19
@GovernmentZA
@DtpsZA
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Team
@CommsZA
welcomes with excitement of Ms
@T_JordanDyani
as Director-General of the Department.
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Tonight,
#DCDT
Minister
@Stellarated
and Deputy Minister
@Pinky_Kekana1
are attending the
#SABC
85th Birthday celebration, taking place at the
@SABCPortal
Auckland Park studios.
@GovernmentZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
is currently delivering a virtual keynote address at the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation under the topic “Making the Fourth Industrial Revolution work for Africa”.
Join here:
#UnitedNations
#UNIDO
🇿🇦
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Minister
@Stellarated
is meeting with the local electronics manufacturers.This comes as the department is accelerating the rollout of broadcasting digital migration project .Purpose of the meeting is to find areas of collaboration
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
@ICASA_org
@SentechLtd
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The SABC will receive R2.1bn from Treasury on Monday October 7, 2019, Minister of
@CommsZA
@Stellarated
announced today
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
@SABCNewsOnline
@SABCPortal
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Today Minister
@Stellarated
& CEO of Huawei SA, Spawn Fan kick-started 5G training for a group of 100 final-year IT students at the Walter Sisulu University. The 5G training is designed to enable students to understand 5G protocol standardisation
@HuaweiSAR
@GovernmentZA
@DtpsZA
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TOMORROW: Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
@Stellarated
will officially launch the commemorative stamps in honour of Hugh Masekela, Phillip Tabane and Willie Keorapetse Kgositsile.
#SACommStamps2020
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Minister
@Stellarated
interacts with Sophia, a social humanoid robot at the Government Technology (GovTech) conference
@DurbanICC
@CommsZA
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
@SABCNewsOnline
@ITWeb
@TechCentral
@sitasocltd
#GovTech2019
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Team DCDT bids farewell to Minister
@Khu_Ntshavheni
whom the President has appointed Minister in the Presidency. She served the DCDT portfolio and ICT sector with distinction registering sterling successes in a short 19-month stay at the helm. Fare thee well, Makhadzi!!
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Mama Winnie Mandela once said “Any acceptance of humiliation, indignity, or insult is acceptance of inferiority”.
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Tonight, the DCDT Minister
@Stellarated
& Deputy Minister
@Pinky_Kekana1
are gracing the official launch of the NEW 24 Hour SABC SPORTS CHANNEL, following its successful soft launch on the SABC DTT service, the Openview set-top-box & the TelkomONE in April 2021.
#SABCSportLaunch
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Ms Slindokuhle Mbuyisa who is responsible for Public Affairs And Government relations at
@HonorAfrica
rounds up the visit by highlighting some of their CSR efforts and commitment to SA's ICT sector in a productive briefing
#honor
#tech
#leavenoonebehind
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Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies
@Stellarated
at the first 4th Industrial Revolution SA - Digital Economy Summit.
#BuildingACapable4IRArmy
#4IRSA
@GovernmentZA
@GCISMedia
@SAgovnews
@Pinky_Kekana1
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The Minister
@Stellarated
will today attend & deliver a keynote address at the official launch of , a South African developed and owned social media networking site.
@DtpsZA
@SAgovnews
@CommsZA
@GovernmentZA
@IOL
@ITWeb
@SABCNewsOnline
@Nthabeleng_07
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Tomorrow is World Telecommution & Information Society Day 2020. Don’t miss this 6-hour live broadcast event. Deputy Minister
@Pinky_Kekana1
will deliver the keynote address.
Theme: Connect 2030:ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals
Time:11:00-17:00 CAT
@atu_uat
#WTISD2020
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Hosi N’wamitwa ll has well received the Minister at the Valoyi Royal House. It’s a celebration and an exchange of gifts. The Royal House is delighted to host the Minister and excited about the vocational training initiatives she is bringing to Tzaneen.
#DCDTLimpopoConnect
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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni addressing the Pre-SONA Communications Masterclass at the Cape Sun, Cape Town.
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Minister
@Stellarated
accompanied by Deputy Speaker of the Eastern Cape Legislature, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, & KSD Mayor visited
Khanyisa Children's home in Mthatha.The centre is a home to more than 60 orphans, takes in children from birth to pre-teen stages.
@GovernmentZA
@DtpsZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
outline a Back to School Campaign at Unitra Community Radio.The campaign is part of the 6th administration’s commitment to improve educational outcomes for children in rural and disadvantaged areas and to ensure that no child is left behind
@GovernmentZA
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Minister of Communications
@Stellarated
talks about the rollout of broadband technology for rural communities and the significance of Broadcasting Digital Migration project.
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
.
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Minister
@Stellarated
arrives at the Ngangelizwe High School in Mthatha to launch the Cyberlab sponsored by Telkom, with full curriculum / content able to be adapted into IsiXhosa, which is a local language, for the benefit of the entire community.
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
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Minister
@Stellarated
addressing staff of Department of Communications and Digital Technologies,Reconfiguration team building...Because we are,
#BuildingACapable4IRArmy
✊🏿
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Today we also celebrate Minister
@Stellarated
as she turns another year wiser. We wish her health and wisdom as she leads South Africa through this new revolution of being a fully digitised and connected economy🎈🥂.
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" I wish to acknowledge the partnership with the private sector in empowering South Africa's young women through funding, access to skills programs and mentorship opportunities, advocacy, and awareness is making an impact."
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TOMORROW: Minister
@Stellarated
will officially launch the Drone Council South Africa. The event starts at 10h00 followed by the Minister’s keynote address at 11h00; under the theme: “Strategic partnerships to accelerate a national drone industry growth strategy”. Reg link below.
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#LetsGrowSouthAfricaTogether
Ministry of
@Commsza
:
@Stellarated
and
@Pinky_Kekana1
meet with
@ICASA_org
this part of the consultative process with all stakeholders in the portfolio.
#BuildingACapable4IRArmy
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Minister Mondli Gungubele recently had an important meeting with top executives from MTN South Africa, one of the leading telecommunications companies in South Africa.
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In memory of Oliver Tambo, the month of October was declared OR Tambo Month. Today Minister
@Stellarated
donated cyber lab at OR Tambo Technical College in Nkantolo, Mbizina The EC Premier
@OscarMabuyane
& Minister
@NathiMthethwaSA
were in attendance
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VC of TUT, Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Outgoing VC of UJ & Rector (Designate) of the UN University, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala and VC (Designate) of UJ, Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi talking to the SABC ahead of the launch of the AI Institute of South Africa.
#InventingTheFuture
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As the fifth-generation technology era ramps up, citizens must be educated to position SA strategically, says Professor Tshilidzi Marwala.
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Minister
@Stellarated
alongside Minister Lindiwe Zulu with Gauteng Acting MEC of Social Development
@Lesufi
will visit SASSA pay points to observe the payments of social grants. First stop Laudium Post Office.
#Covid19inSA
#CoronaVirusSA
#SouthAfricaLockdown
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“We have a responsibility through the regulator to ensure that we provide inclusive systems as we move into this new regime (4IR). We also need to have a coherent plan with the private sector, businesses, innovators and academia in order to move forward”-
@Stellarated
#ICTFuture
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#SheRemainsResilient
Webinar underway.
@Stellarated
“When a woman stands her ground, she is called all sorts of names and branded arrogant. You rarely find this branding on male counterpart. This mentality is anti-gender equality”
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Minister
@MondliGungubel_
, is greeted by the
@HuaweiSAR
CEO, Mr Will Meng upon arrival at the their corporate park in Woodmead.
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This morning, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will officially open a digital college called Vexospark Tzaneen Digital College in Lenyenye Village, in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality.
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Minister
@Stellarated
& Gauteng MEC for eGov, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko are meeting with SITA and departmental officials regarding various project deliverables such as the provision of e-government services and broadband connectivity in the province.
@GovernmentZA
@DtpsZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
is ready for the
#SIDSSA2020
#GrowSouthAfrica
round-table discussion at 14h00 this afternoon. ARE YOU READY? Don’t miss out!!!
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Women's Day Celebrations - Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
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The Deputy Minister is seen here holding the impressive
@HonorAfrica
Magic V2, which is dubbed to be the best and thinnest foldable smartphone on the market currently.
#honor
#tech
#LeaveNoOneBehind
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Are you a South African citizen with a household monthly income of R3500 or less and still rely on analogue TV viewing? You qualify for a free government subsidised decoder and installation.
Register TODAY at your nearest post office or through
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The Minister
@Stellarated
& KZN MEC for Economic Development Nomusa Dube-Ncube today launched Digital Learning Centre in Bhamshela , Ndwedwe KZN. The technologies have capabilities to connect learners with their peers for editorial lesson across the globe
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
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Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams has endorsed a new G7 declaration online safety worldwide in accordance with open democratic principles. South Africa supports the G7 in recognizing the vital role of international cooperation to address the global challenge of internet safety
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Minister
@Stellarated
& Deputy Minister
@Pinky_Kekana1
@ the launch of SENTECH CONNECT with
@mlamlibooi
SENTECH CONNECT provides high speed connectivity for rural and underserviced schools, clinics and municipalities
#africacom2019
@SentechLtd
@DtpsZA
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TODAY:Minister
@Stellarated
will be launching the National Youth ICT Council. This is inline with the Minister’s commitment to drive youth participation in the digital economy and ensure that 4IR is efficiently harnesses to address the overbearing challenge of youth unemployment.
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#Mokonyane
- I call upon everyone young and old, United in our diversity to lend a hand let us take a stand against Gender Based Violence.
#100MenMarch
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Department of Communications & Digital Technologie & its 10 entities led
@Stellarated
&
@Pinky_Kekana1
by have come before the PC: Communications to account for Annual Performance Plans
#LetsGrowSATogether
@bbinfraco
@dotZADNA
@GovernmentZA
@ICASA_org
@FPB_ZA
@Mabuse01
@DtpsZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
says partnering with the University of Johanbesburg to give learners courses on 3D printing & Software development is key to drive uptake of opportunities in 4IR space
@GovernmentZA
@DtpsZA
@SAgovnews
@mediauj
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Deputy Minister of Communications Pinky Kekana addressing the learners @ Monument Park High in Cape Town about cyber bullying & safe internet
@GovernmentZA
@FPB_ZA
@GCISMedia
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Minister
@Stellarated
is this morning, hosted by MEC Morakane Mosupyoe at the Innovation Hub to engage on areas of common interest and collaboration
@CommsZA
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
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“As we look into upgrading digital infrastructure. We should also check who the producers of fiber are. When licensing the spectrum, we also need to ensure that we devise a plan of ensuring that participants of the eco-system are South Africans.” -
@Stellarated
#SIDSSA2020
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Communications Minister
@Stellarated
talks readiness of Presidential inauguration that is scheduled for Saturday, 25th May at Loftus Stadium.
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
@GCISMedia
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“Through collaboration among governments in the African content and by ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship with the industry, we can grow the ICT sector and eliminate the digital divide…” Minister of
#CommsZA
,
#Khu_Ntshavheni
#GovTech2022
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Tomorrow, Deputy President David Mabuza and Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will visit Nkomazi Local Municipality in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga as part of the Digital Skills outreach programme led by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.
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Minister
@Stellarated
& former president kgalema Motlanthe meet the organizing committee of International Stamp Exhibition for status update. The event takes place in Cape Town 17-20 March 2021.Former president Motlanthe is Chief Patron for SA Philatelist
@DtpsZA
@GovernmentZA
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Minister
@Stellarated
giving the keynote address at the Free State 4IR Summit 2019 under the theme: Leveraging The Youth Dividend for the Socio-Economic Advancement of the Free State.
@CommsZA
@DtpsZA
@Mabuse01
@GovernmentZA
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8
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Don’t forget to register for the Young Women in ICT Webinar taking place tomorrow morning. Seats are getting limited.
REGISTER HERE:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
#DCDTWoWeb
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Minister
@Stellarated
together with other cabinet ministers attending the launch of 16 days of activisim against women & children @ Ga-Seleka Village in Lephalale. The campaign was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa
@GovernmentZA
@PresidencyZA
@DtpsZA
@SAgovnews
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10
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Deputy Minister
@Pinky_Kekana1
urging all municipalities in the province to have an integrated work frame to ensure that Broadcasting Digital Migration is a success and accessible to all.
#GoDigital
#DTTFreeStateInspection
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TOMORROW: Minister
@Stellarated
will unveil the department’s programme to resource remote youth and community centres with cyber labs across all provinces, in partnership with MTN. The Minister will also hand over tablets to the National House of Traditional Leaders.
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10
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TODAY: Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is embarking on a two-day visit to Limpopo this week to introduce vocational training initiatives. The Minister’s first stop today, is at the Va Tsonga Royal House in Tzaneen.
#DCDTLimpopoConnect
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Minister
@Stellarated
will today unpack the department’s key priorities emanating from her budget vote speech, live on 104 community radio stations across the country. Tune in or follow the conversation on the DCDT and GovZA social media pages
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Ministry of Communications & Digital Technologies congratulates SABC on improved market share.
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No weekend for these dedicated commissioners of the Presidential Commission on Fourth Industrial Revolution. The team is working on diagnostic report that will be presented to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Janaury
@Stellarated
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
@tmarwala
@Mabuse01
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