... how he produces, markets, and collaborates. His journey demonstrates how targeted training can turn everyday digital habits into deliberate, protective practices. Bridging Creativity and Technology Lolo Vandal's story is a testament to the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa's role in bridging creative talent and technical expertise. By equipping artists with cybersecurity knowledge, the institute helps ensure that South ...

... As cyber threats escalate across South Africa and globally, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals has become a pressing reality. With global cyberattacks rising sharply and phishing incidents increasing significantly in South Africa, organisations of all sizes are facing risks they are often unprepared to manage. In direct response to this challenge, the Centre for Entrepreneurship at the Johannesburg Business ...

... Kenya, this figure stands at 25%, while in South Africa it is 23%. The survey also found that 7% of respondents in the META region, 4% in Kenya, and 10% in South Africa either reported that their organisations have no cybersecurity policies or said they are not aware of them. These results highlight a clear gap between policy design and ...

... Tuesday ,Charles Awuzie, who identified himself as the leader of a top cybersecurity team based in Johannesburg,South Africa, dismissed the commission's report as a "reputational defence document" rather than a rigorous and neutral forensic analysis. Awuzie argued that the report relied heavily on surface-level Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), rather than what he described as "deep forensics" involving critical technical data ...

... computer. "I sat there stunned. I needed to know how they did that," he said. That curiosity continued through his university years, where he balanced dentistry studies with cybersecurity research. "Dentistry became my career, but security research was always running in the background," Sykes explained, adding that the two paths eventually converged as cyber threats escalated in South Africa. His ...

... Statistics South Africa has confirmed that its human resources database was compromised in a cybersecurity breach, exposing personal information of job applicants and raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of government digital infrastructure. The breach, which granted unauthorised access to the agency's online job application system, forms part of a growing pattern of cyber attacks targeting South African public institutions. ...

... (BCX) as its primary implementation partner to bring this solution to local enterprises and public sectors. Through this partnership, integrated cloud and cybersecurity services can now be tailored to the region. BCX sits behind much of South Africa's digital infrastructure - from providing critical telecommunication services to enable elections in South Africa, to managing the dispensation of medication within the ...

... This announcement comes amidst escalating cyber threat activity nationwide. According to the Yolo Cybersecurity Report, South Africa is now among the world's most-targeted nations, enduring an alarming 577 cyberattacks per hour. The cost of cybercrime to the South African economy is estimated at R2.2 billion annually (TechCabal, 2025), illustrating its broad economic impact. Many factors contribute to South Africa's heightened ...

... is leaking from legitimate ecosystems into unregulated ones. For South Africa's film and television sector, piracy's damage is structural. "When you undermine intellectual property, you undermine the entire value chain," says Frikkie Jonker, broadcasting cybersecurity anti-piracy director at Irdeto, who has long been involved in industry efforts to combat content theft. "From production crews to post-production houses, everyone feels the ...

... around privacy and cybersecurity, necessitating robust safeguards to maintain consumer trust. These challenges underscore the need for a sequenced and well-governed implementation strategy. Policy Priorities: Building an Inclusive Open Finance Ecosystem To effectively leverage open banking for financial inclusion, South Africa must adopt a focused and coherent set of policy priorities that transition the sector from traditional silos to a ...

... "break-fix" approach, only addressing issues once something goes wrong. This often leads to higher repair costs, emergency callouts, and recurring problems that are never fully resolved. In contrast, SevenC in South Africa take a proactive approach, continuously monitoring systems, applying updates, and identifying risks early to avoid costly disruptions. Cybersecurity risks and financial exposure Cybersecurity is another area where hidden ...

... are taking place in Nigeria and South Africa, where governments and private investors are working together to promote digital entrepreneurship. While the benefits of remote work are clear, maintaining secure online connections remains a major priority for businesses and employees. Cybersecurity threats have increased alongside the growth of digital services, making it essential for professionals to safeguard their online activities. ...

... is leaking from legitimate ecosystems into unregulated ones. For South Africa's film and television sector, piracy's damage is structural. "When you undermine intellectual property, you undermine the entire value chain," says Frikkie Jonker, broadcasting cybersecurity anti-piracy director at Irdeto, who has long been involved in industry efforts to combat content theft. "From production crews to post-production houses, everyone feels the ...

... and 39 countries established fully operational regulatory authorities. However, regulatory maturity and enforcement capacity remain uneven, reflecting disparities in institutional resources and digital readiness. More advanced digital economies, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Rwanda, now prioritize stricter enforcement, cybersecurity resilience and accountability in high-risk data processing. Authorities across several jurisdictions have stepped up enforcement actions. In Uganda, a ...

... the average South African, a data leak is not merely a corporate statistic; it leads to identity theft and financial ruin. Yet, our national response remains alarmingly lethargic. South Africa's cybersecurity investment lags below the global benchmark of 0.25% of GDP. This shortfall is compounded by our unstable energy supply, with power cuts creating backdoors for hackers, bypassing traditional safeguards ...

... around privacy and cybersecurity, necessitating robust safeguards to maintain consumer trust. These challenges underscore the need for a sequenced and well-governed implementation strategy. Policy Priorities: Building an Inclusive Open Finance Ecosystem To effectively leverage open banking for financial inclusion, South Africa must adopt a focused and coherent set of policy priorities that transition the sector from traditional silos to a ...

... that in the current evolving threat landscape, securing business operations remains more critical than ever. "Ransomware attacks are growing in number and sophistication, disrupting finances, damaging reputations, and causing significant downtime," it said. According to international cybersecurity firm Palo Alto, an organisation in South Africa is breached by a threat actor every three hours. It said that South Africa's Information ...

... core of how trust functions in the digital economy. Businesses can no longer rely on instinct alone. Trust must be built into systems, processes and infrastructure, but most South African SMEs are not operating at that level. Cybersecurity in South Africa remains largely audit-driven and reactive, focused on periodic assessments rather than continuous exposure management. In a landscape where threats ...

... topping 41% that said they were targeted by email and SMS scams. South Africa's e-commerce explosion has led to increased use of courier services, which threat actors have exploited using AI to craft targeted fraud attempts. Van Rensburg said that these scams have created a new cybersecurity priority for companies in South Africa, as threat actors look to gain access ...

... this breach as a serious warning about the vulnerability of government systems, particularly those hosting sensitive personal information of citizens and job seekers. The growing incidence of targeted attacks against public-sector digital infrastructure demonstrates the urgent need for a comprehensive cybersecurity overhaul across all government departments," the organisation said. It added that ordinary South Africans now face heightened risks. "Citizens ...