Access to data has emerged as one of the most significant barriers to digital equality and access in South Africa, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
Speaking at a Youth Day event on Thursday , Ramaphosa said it was necessary for the country to invest in cutting-edge science and innovation to attract the best jobs and the newest industries, we need to invest in cutting-edge science and innovation.
“This isn’t just about cheaper or faster internet or having access to social media. It’s about connecting every corner of South Africa to the digital age. It’s about a rural community in Limpopo or Eastern Cape where farmers can monitor weather across the province and market their produce across the globe. It’s about an entrepreneur with a great idea she hopes to sell into the supply chains of large companies.
Other government activities, such as the digitisation of government processes, provide opportunities for work experience and employment for young people at scale, he said. “At the same time, it is preparing them for the opportunities that still lie ahead. It is our shared responsibility to ensure that all the young people of this country have the skills, knowledge and desire to seize these opportunities and to thereby realise their great potential.”The government plans to give free internet data to low-income South Africans as part of a growing telecommunications infrastructure drive.
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