Charting the way towards a digital future
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Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 22 July 2026
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Online tax filing and compliance verification via SARS eFiling and SARS MobiApp
The article says that digital platforms have expanded so that people can file taxes and access some services online, and it specifically references SARS eFiling and SARS MobiApp as enabling online tax submissions and compliance verification.
- Who it is for
- taxpayers who need to submit taxes and verify compliance online
- How to act on it
- Use the SARS eFiling and SARS MobiApp channels referenced by the article to submit taxes and verify compliance.
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With tax filing season
Smart ID applications via participating bank branches (Absa)
The article says Smart ID applications went live with Absa and that Smart ID services are available via participating bank branches.
- Who it is for
- people applying for Smart ID through participating bank branches
- How to act on it
- Apply for Smart ID through participating bank branches (including Absa, as stated).
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Smart ID applications: Absa went live; Smart ID services available via 296 participating bank branches
SA Connect Phase 2 broadband expansion (community Wi-Fi and connectivity upgrades)
The article describes SA Connect Phase 2 as expanding broadband connectivity, including fibre rollout, community Wi-Fi hotspots for households, and connectivity upgrades at government facilities, with support mentioned in the Budget Review.
- Who it is for
- rural communities, households, and government facilities needing connectivity
- How to act on it
- The article does not provide an application or enrolment process for households or facilities; it describes programme targets and government support.
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National Treasury Budget Review (February): R3 million support for Phase 2 of SA Connect to be completed in 2025/26
Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES)
Employers can benefit from Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme, which the article says is part of modernising South Africa’s immigration system to reduce red tape and support investment, economic growth and job creation.
- Who it is for
- employers participating in or seeking to use the Trusted Employer Scheme
- How to act on it
- The article does not provide application steps, a website, or a contact route for enrolling or applying for TES Phase II.
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with the Department of Home Affairs having launched Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES).
Single access point to government services via MyMzansi
Citizens can use the MyMzansi platform as a single access point to government services and information, including applying for services, receiving payments, and verifying identity through trusted digital channels.
- Who it is for
- citizens accessing government services and information digitally
- How to act on it
- Use the MyMzansi platform at the link provided in the article.
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Central to this vision is the MyMzansi (https://www.mymzansi.gov.za/) platform, which aims to provide a single access point to government services and information.
SAYouth support for employment, skills development, entrepreneurship and digital skills
The article says SAYouth provides access to employment, skills development, entrepreneurial opportunities and digital skills resources.
- Who it is for
- South African youth seeking employment, skills development, entrepreneurship opportunities and digital skills resources
- How to act on it
- Use the SAYouth platform/service referenced by the article to access the listed opportunities and resources.
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SAYouth provides access to employment, skills development, entrepreneurial opportunities and digital skills resources
NaTIS online vehicle licence renewals and vehicle administration services
The article says NaTIS (the online services of the Road Traffic Management Corporation) provides online vehicle licence renewals and other vehicle administration services.
- Who it is for
- vehicle owners needing licence renewals and other vehicle administration services
- How to act on it
- Use NaTIS to renew vehicle licences and access other vehicle administration services online (as described by the article).
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NaTIS (Road Traffic Management Corporation): online vehicle licence renewals and other vehicle administration services
Facts
Reference
GOVNEWS-83010 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Amounts
R 3 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Department of Home Affairs launched Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES)
- Launch date mentioned: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
- Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government foreword by President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Roadmap launched in May 2025
- Vision: inclusive, secure, people-centred digital government by 2030
- Single access point: MyMzansi platform (mymzansi.gov.za)
- SARS eFiling and SARS MobiApp enable online tax submissions and compliance verification
- Department of Home Affairs expanded online Smart ID and passport applications via eHomeAffairs (payments and appointment bookings before biometric verification)
- National Treasury Budget Review (February): R3 million support for Phase 2 of SA Connect to be completed in 2025/26
- SA Connect Phase 2 targets: ~1 180 km fibre, ~5.6 million households via community Wi-Fi hotspots, connectivity upgrades at 6 343 government facilities
- Smart ID applications: Absa went live; Smart ID services available via 296 participating bank branches
- SAYouth provides access to employment, skills development, entrepreneurial opportunities and digital skills resources
- NaTIS (Road Traffic Management Corporation): online vehicle licence renewals and other vehicle administration services
- Department of Home Affairs
- Trusted Employer Scheme (TES)
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- MyMzansi
- South African Government (whole-of-government vision)
- South African Revenue Service (SARS)
- eHomeAffairs
- National Treasury
- Budget Review
- SA Connect
- State Information Technology Agency
- Absa
- South African Youth Platform (SAYouth)
- Road Traffic Management Corporation
- NaTIS
- Government Communication and Information System (SAnews / gcis.gov.za)
- Editor Roze Britz
Dates
Opening Date
21 July 2026
Closing Date
21 July 2026