The Gauteng Department of e-Government has received R1.9-billion for the 2026/27 financial year to advance the province’s digital transformation agenda and support the priorities of the seventh Administration.
The allocation will enable the department to strengthen modern information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, expand digital government services, enhance technology-enabled public safety, improve cybersecurity and digital resilience, accelerate ICT skills development, strengthen e-waste management and establish an AI Office to drive innovation across government.
To promote digital inclusion and improve access to government services, the Gauteng Department of e-Government will build and connect 300 Gauteng Provincial Network sites, extending broadband connectivity to schools, healthcare facilities, libraries and community centres, particularly in townships, informal settlements and hostels.
It will also continue strengthening the Gauteng Digital Platform as a single access point for government services, while enhancing key digital platforms such as the e-Recruitment System and the Gauteng Matric App.
Further, the department notes that significant progress has been made in the implementation of the e-Indigent Register System, which has been successfully rolled out in Mogale City, Rand West City local municipality and Merafong City local municipality.
