The Gauteng Broadband Network (GBN) will connect an additional 492 access sites across the province during the 2016/17 financial year.
This was revealed by finance MEC Barbara Creecy during the budget vote speech of the Gauteng Department of E-government. The department provides online and digitised services to improve access for citizens to government services.
Introduction
The ability to electronically perform transactions between individuals, and individuals and public bodies, has transformed the way business is conducted and the manner in which services are rendered to members of the public. In recent years, laws have been developed to provide a framework in which such transactions can take place as legitimate and lawful alternatives to transacting in the “normal” course. This article provides a brief overview of electronic transactions and communications with public bodies and a consideration by individuals when engaging these e-services in South Africa.
Read more: ZA: E-services by public bodies and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
The City of Tshwane has approved a “groundbreaking” broadband project aimed at promoting an e-government, despite objections from the Gauteng and national treasuries.
The City of Tshwane has approved a “groundbreaking” broadband project aimed at promoting an e-government, despite objections from the Gauteng and national treasuries.
According to a report by Moneyweb, the 18-year build, operate, and transfer contract was awarded to a newly-formed company.
Read more: ZA: Gauteng: City of Tshwane approves IT project despite treasury objections
Gauteng MEC for e-Government and Finance Barbara Creecy has outlined her plan to allow people to apply for liquor licences, government tenders and other services online.
She made the announcement when she delivered her R1.2 billion e-government budget in the Gauteng legislature on Friday.
Read more: ZA: Gauteng poised to get its business done online
Smart cities are no longer just a consideration, but are now a global necessity. RESHAAD SHA, Chief Strategy Officer at DFA believes now is the perfect time for South Africa to implement the basics to get itself ready for the smart city revolution.
In the past, the concept of smart cities may have been a lofty consideration for a Sunday afternoon, but smart cities are no longer a preference—they are quickly becoming a critical necessity. This is due to the confluence of increasing urbanization, greater pressure being placed on the successful management of a city due to a rising population, and climate change. The latter in particular means that a city needs to have the wherewithal to manage a sudden natural crisis, such as flooding, and be able to dispatch emergency and medical units without delay to save lives.