Articles by Brandon Gregory

Articles by Brandon Gregory, Page 25

Wed, May 22nd, 15:18 · Brandon Gregory

Pule: “ICT sector has created more than 37,000 jobs”

The South African ICT sector has created more than 37,000 jobs since 2010, according to Dina Pule, minister of communications. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 13:55 · Brandon Gregory

SAPS website hacked, whistleblower information revealed

The South African Police Service (SAPS) website was hacked on Friday, resulting in numerous whistleblowers’ private information being exposed. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 12:04 · Brandon Gregory

Government must do more for SA broadband – Steyn

The Department of Communications (DoC) must do more to facilitate faster broadband access in South Africa, according to Butch Steyn, member of parliament and shadow deputy minister of communications. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 09:57 · Brandon Gregory

DA: ANC “the party of e-tolling”

The African National Congress (ANC) has proved it is “indeed the party of e-tolling” after it used its majority to pass the e-toll bill yesterday, according to Elza van Lingen, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 09:25 · Brandon Gregory

SABC will pay back loan, ready for DTT migration – Pule

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will pay back the entirety of its government guaranteed loan in the next four months, communications minister Dina Pule said in her budget vote speech. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 14:49 · Brandon Gregory

Western Cape court halts e-tolling in province

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has been halted in its plans to implement the N1 and N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project by the Western Cape High Court. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 10:24 · Brandon Gregory

Catholic Church joins fight against e-tolling in Gauteng

The Catholic Church in South Africa has joined the ranks of political parties, trade unions and the scores of members of the public campaigning against e-tolling. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 08:50 · Brandon Gregory

ESET reveals email attachment hacking technique

Cybercrime research organisation ESET has revealed a hacking campaign which uses email attachments to steal sensitive information, particularly from smaller companies. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 08:29 · Brandon Gregory

“Connecting South Africans” at heart of Pule’s budget speech

Dina Pule, South Africa’s minister of communications, today delivered her communications budget vote speech, setting out her agenda for the future. → Read more
Tue, May 21st, 07:36 · Brandon Gregory

Man arrested for stolen mobile phone tower batteries

Limpopo province police in South Africa have confirmed the arrest of a man caught at the Beitbridge border post attempting to smuggle seven mobile phone towers into Zimbabwe. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 15:42 · Brandon Gregory

Press ombudsman dismisses Vivian Reddy’s M&G complaint

The South African press ombudsman has dismissed a complaint lodged by Vivian Reddy regarding an article by the Mail & Guardian (M&G) alleging his Edison company had benefited from a fixed tender. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 14:25 · Brandon Gregory

Protea Hospitality Group launches game application

The Protea Hospitality Group in South Africa has launched an application for iPad, designed to put users to the challenge of running their own Protea Hotel or any other business profitably. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 10:14 · Brandon Gregory

DA: SANRAL misleading public about lack of funds

The South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is misleading the public regarding a lack of public funds for e-tolling, says Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory

DoC “flabbergasted” by alleged DA and Sunday Times collaboration

Department of Communications (DoC) spokesperson Wiani Ngobeni has issued a statement describing the DoC’s shock over alleged collaboration between the Sunday Times newspaper and the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 06:45 · Brandon Gregory

ICASA’s functions to be reviewed

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) faces a review of its functions by the Cabinet in order to make it more accountable and transparent. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 15:10 · Brandon Gregory

Winelands e-toll project flawed – City of Cape Town

The Western Cape High Court heard today the South African National Roads Agency’s (SANRAL) public notice regarding the Winelands e-toll project was unlawful due to the failure to take a proper board decision. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 13:38 · Brandon Gregory

Wayami – creating a social and information platform for SA youth

Pretoria-based technology company Noborox is creating a new social platform to bring relevant internet-based business information to South African youth. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 12:07 · Brandon Gregory

SA e-toll debate delayed

The parliamentary debate on the e-tolls bill has been delayed until further notice following an amendment proposed by African National Congress (ANC) members which would give parliament the power to approve toll pricing. → Read more
Fri, May 17th, 08:56 · Brandon Gregory

DA: South Africa’s research capacity is too low

South Africa’s research capacity is too low, according to Juanita Terblanche, shadow minister of Science and Technology for the Democratic Alliance (DA), meaning the country is missing a number of planned targets. → Read more
Thu, May 16th, 15:16 · Brandon Gregory

Cloud-based solution to saving power

A Dutch firm has designed a cloud-based power saving device which it believes could be especially effective for municipalities wishing to save on power costs. → Read more