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Malatsi calls for stronger digital sovereignty at GovTech 2026

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22 September 2026

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regulatory

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Govtech

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South Africa

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, called for stronger digital sovereignty, interoperability across government systems, and institutional accountability to advance the country's digital transformation and improve public service delivery.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Govtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South African founders in Govtech now face stronger government demands for interoperable and sovereign digital solutions, opening opportunities to build platforms that unify public services while meeting new accountability standards.

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