Welcome back to Cyber Digest for one of our most important conversations ever, where we "Decode the Digital Matrix" with the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi. In this exclusive interview, Minister Malatsi gives the definitive and unfiltered story on the biggest tech issues facing South Africa. He provides a masterclass on the Starlink debate, explaining the real policy hurdles (like the 30% equity rule) and revealing the "equity equivalent" plan that could finally bring new satellite technologies to the country. We dive deep into the fight to bridge what he calls "the greatest injustice of our time"—the digital divide. He reveals a major win for accessibility: the plan to remove the "luxury tax" on affordable smart devices. Plus, he shares the story behind his fight with TikTok's top executives to get African creators paid fairly. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the future of technology, policy, and opportunity in South Africa. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Understanding the Future of South Africa 2:02 - Minister Solly Malatsi on Governing in a Government of National Unity (GNU) 5:03 - Government's Role: From Regulator to Enabler of Innovation 7:35 - The Importance of Digital Skills as a "Powerful Currency" 9:40 - The Accessibility Crisis: It's About Devices, Not Just Connection 11:26 - REVEALED: The Plan to Remove the "Luxury Tax" on Smart Devices 14:40 - The STARLINK DEBATE: What's the Real Issue? 16:54 - DECODED: The 30% BEE Rule for Telecoms Licenses Explained 17:46 - The PROPOSED SOLUTION: An "Equity Equivalent Investment Program" 25:15 - Fixing Service Delivery: The Vision for "Home Affairs at Home" 28:12 - The "One Person, One Government, One Touch" Digital Transformation Roadmap 30:05 - The Digital Divide is "The Greatest Injustice of Our Time" 31:54 - The Administrative Hurdles That Blocked Progress 35:06 - The National AI Plan & Building an Inclusive, "Human-Centered" AI 38:04 - DECODED: The Importance of Data Sovereignty 49:04 - The Minister's Personal Inspiration for Tackling these Challenges 56:40 - The Fight to Get African TIKTOK Creators Paid Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and tell your mom and your mother's mother about Cyber Digest! #CyberDigest #SollyMalatsi #SouthAfricanGovernment #TechPolicy #StarlinkSouthAfrica #TechPodcast #DigitalDivide #AIinSouthAfrica #ElonMuskStarlink #TikTokCreatorFundAfrica #HighDataCosts #LuxuryTax #PayAfricanCreators #FixingHomeAffairs #BrainDrainSA #ServiceDelivery #DigitalTransformation #DataAndCloudPolicy #DataSovereignty #BEE #EquityEquivalent #ICASA #4IRSA #Tech #Technology #Interview #Podcast #SouthAfrica #Politics #Innovation #Connectivity #Accessibility Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vGtCBsOpF8VuZyGuBisyA/join #MphoDagada #AriseSA Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Mpho Dagada. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © Mpho Dagada
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