WCG DoTP APP 2023/2024

The branch e-Innovation has recently finalised the WCG Cyber Security Strategy that comprises around 26 initiatives that emanate from recommendations identified in the recently performed security assessment. A three-year roadmap has been developed for the period 2022/23 to 2024/25 and is prioritised based on criticality of capability, existing technology investments that can be leveraged and available resources.

WCG eCENTRES

The goal of the WCG eCentres Programme is to provide publicly accessible ICT facilities with Internet access for use by anyone who needs it but with a focus on poor and marginalised communities. Usage is free of charge, but time limited daily. The 73 eCentres are currently being utilised by a wide range of user groups that include, amongst many others, school learners, tertiary students, youth, entrepreneurs, businesses, and civil organisations.

The eCentre Programme will be strengthened through:

• Implementing a WCG eCentre Mobile Service to reach those underserviced deep rural sites where it is not feasible to establish a brick-and-mortar facility; • Creating a footprint in the City of Cape Town Metro area – with specific focus on the 11 Hotspot areas; • Expanding the rural footprint in brick-and-mortar sites and expanding the digital skills training opportunities to youth employed in Libraries and Museums; • Expanding the Public WiFi coverage for citizens inside WCG eCentres, Museums and Libraries; and

• Upskilling the staff in the eCentres in order for them to provide more advanced training to users.

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DOTP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2023/2024