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SA Minister calls for clear policy on digital sovereignty
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, emphasised the urgent need for clear digital sovereignty policies to ensure the country controls its digital future, data, infrastructure, and online rights. The government, via SITA, highlights collaboration across sectors to build digital sovereignty as a foundation for a modern digital state and national growth.
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You need to prepare for tighter government control over data and tech decisions in South Africa as digital sovereignty policies take shape. Engagement with public sector and technology providers now opens new opportunities to align with these emerging rules and partnerships.
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