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Minister Opens ICT Cyberlab in Limpopo
On 16 May 2025, Minister Solly Malatsi inaugurated a cutting-edge ICT Cyberlab at Morutwa Secondary School in Madiga Village, Limpopo. Developed with Telkom and supported by SENTECH, the launch marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The initiative empowers learners with digital tools, promoting education, inclusion, and community development.

Premier’s Inaugural Charity Golf Day 2025, 16-17 April 2025
The Premier’s Inaugural Charity Golf Day brought together business leaders, community partners, and government representatives for two memorable days of sport, networking, and giving back. Held on 16–17 April 2025, the event featured a friendly golf tournament, a prestigious gala dinner, and insightful roundtable discussions.

Sentech Supports the Launch of School Cyberlab in Free State
The Cyberlab is designed to provide learners and the local community with access to vital ICT infrastructure and educational opportunities. As part of our commitment to enabling a smarter, more connected South Africa, Sentech also exhibited and engaged with learners and educators, highlighting the power of technology in education.

Cyberlab Launch Support

SENTECH Supports Cyberlab Launch at Setumo Secondary School, in North-West (20 March 2025)

Sentech ICT Launch

Sentech Supports the Launch of the ICT Lab at Pholela Special School, in KZN (24 March 2025)

Africa Tech Festival

SENTECH CEO Tebogo Leshope, at the Africa Tech Festival, highlighted the need for a holistic approach to innovation that balances economic, social, and environmental factors. He also stressed balancing profitability with sustainability and equity, while fostering innovation through a balance of regulation and freedom.

Sentech Acting CEO

Sentech Acting CEO, Tebogo Leshope joined Vodacom and its subsidiary Mezzanine in Cape Town to discuss and showcase digital capabilities that will leapfrog and fast-track South Africa’s digital transformation journey. 

Strategic Tech Discussion

The Minister of Department of Communications & Digital Technologies. Hon. Solly Malatsi, together with the Deputy Minister, Hon. Mondli Gungubele, conducted an oversight visit to Sentech Ltd.

The visit encompassed a strategic presentation by the leadership and a facility tour.

Satellite Tech Insights

And we’ve got a message from outer space 🚀!

Interim COO of Sentech, Mr Flenk Mnisi, takes us through a journey of what entails satellite technology and Sentech’s space endeavours.

Limpopo Digital Revolution

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is joined by Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mr Mondli Gungubele to officially launch Phase 2 of SA Connect in Modimolle, Limpopo.

Smart Cities Showcase

SENTECH, in partnership with Konecta, hosted a Municipal Indaba in Sandton with the objective of showcasing new services for Smart Cities and Broadband. SENTECH enabled interactions amongst various partners in the ecosystem to accelerate the digital transformation of local government.

SENTECH is a partner of choice for Smart City deployment projects.

Connectivity as Responsibility

Sentech Ltd. CEO, Mlamli Booi, kicks off the first day of the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference in Cape Town.

“It is a privilege to be able to gather and discuss solutions for Africa. Now is the time for Africa to stand up for herself and demonstrate that she has the power to change the world”

“It is our responsibility to ensure connectivity as a industry center.

“Welcome, and I wish you all a fruitful collaboration here!

Empowering Future Innovators

SENTECH, in support of the Department of Communications and Digital Technogies’ ICT Career Expo, was in Langa Township today, 16 May 2023, to educate high school students about the various ICT career opportunities available at SENTECH.

Switching to Digital

Minister Mondli Gungubele has officially switched off the SENTECH analogue TV signals in Grabouw, Western Cape. The event took place today 18 May 2023.

SENTECH’s Digital Commitment

SENTECH Interim Executive: Media Business, Mr Kopano Thage speaks at the Limpopo Digital Summit 2023 about SENTECH’s commitment to its role as a Digital Infrastructure Company that enables Wired, Wireless Connectivity and Cloud Communications to foster accessible and affordable solutions to South Africans.

Cyber Lab Launch

Sentech is today, 22 June 2023, at Esizibeni Sivananda Vaswani Comprehensive High School in KwaZulu-Natal, where Minister Mondli Gungubele launched the cyber lab.

Go Digital Now

On the 8th February 2022, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will be switching off the last SABC analogue transmitter in Limpopo. Join in and be part of the event on Thobela FM or SABC Television 

African Solutions Unveiled

Sentech Ltd. CEO, Mlamli Booi’s opening remarks at AfricaTechWeek - “We find solutions that solve African problems.“

Empowering Women Technologically

On 26 August 2022, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni of the Department of Communications & Digital Technologies engaged with women installers supporting South Africa’s analogue switch-off. The Broadcast Digital Migration programme has empowered women socio-economically, aligning with Women’s Month. The Minister was joined by executive staff from state-owned entities.

Empowering Community Broadcasting

SENTECH launched its Community Broadcaster Roundtable roadshow in East London on Monday 18 July. CEO, Mlamli Booi opened the session by encouraging engagement between stakeholders.

Innovation Network Launch

SENTECH is launching a Research & Innovation Collaboration Network. You are cordially invited to join the live broadcast of the launch and participate in the robust thought-provoking dialogue. The event will take place on the 17th of March 2022.

Budget Vote 2021

Catch the Department of Communications & Digital Technologies Budget Vote 2021 this afternoon.

New Leadership Welcome

Sentech congratulates Honourable Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Philly Mapulane on their appointments as Minister and Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. Sentech looks forward to collaborating with them to bridge the digital divide. Thanks also go to outgoing Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana for their dedication and contributions to the sector.

DTT Installation Check

BDM PMO Manager and SENTECH COO, Tebogo Leshope, with SENTECH Executive: Operations, Marlon Finnis at a home where SENTECH installed a DTT set-top box.

Zeerust Goes Digital

SENTECH CEO @MlamliBooi with Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, @Khu_Ntshavheni, at SENTECH Zeerust transmitter site to switch off the last @SABC analogue transmitter in the North-West Province.

Analogue Switch Off

In recognition of the World Telecommunications Information and Society Day, we are at the Sentech site in Bethlehem for the analogue switch off. @CommsZA

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Bethlehem Switch Off

On 17 May 2021, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams together with Free State MEC of Basic Education, Tate Makgoe will be switching off analogue television broadcasting services in Bethlehem, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Free State.

ICT Webinar Invite

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies; Honourable Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, invites you to a Young Women in ICT Webinar. Theme: ” Women Disrupting Technologies, reflection in times of pandemic” When: 14 August 2020 at 10:00 AM Harare, Pretoria

Women’s Month Webinar

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will tomorrow, 07 August 2020, grace the #SheRemainsResilient webinar in celebration of women’s month. The webinar celebrates women in diverse sectors & highlights how they have managed to remain resilient in their various fields.

Drone Council Launch

Minister @Stellarated will today, officially launch the Drone Council South Africa. The event starts at 10h00 followed by the Minister’s keynote address at 11h00; under the theme: “Strategic partnerships to accelerate a national drone industry growth strategy”.

SENTECH CONNECT Launch

Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrahams experiencing augmented and virtual reality at the launch of SENTECH CONNECT

GovTech2019 Insights

Xolani Qubeka summarises the Economic Transformation track for the day, highlighting the need to reindustrialise South Africa through building competent SMMEs.

President’s Digital Vision

SENTECH is in Lusikisiki supporting President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for Khawuleza District Coordination Model. Today the President launched the model, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies, its entities and stakeholders including SENTECH have provided broadband (SA Connect and Telkom WiFi) and DTT connectivity at Lusikisiki Village Clinic.

Innovation in Wireless Tech

Mr SENTECH Head of Innovation, Mr Dumisa Ngwenya, delivered a presentation on 4IR with 5G and IOT. WAC is a platform for wireless researchers to share their results, call for comments and collaborations, and exchange innovative ideas of leading-edge research in wireless technologies.

SENTECH AGM 2020

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni Abrahams and Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana are today, attending the SENTECH Annual General Meeting. At this meeting, the Board of Directors will present the Annual Report to the Minister who represents the Shareholder, being the Government of South Africa.

SENTECH & Digital Migration

Sentech CEO, Mlamli Booi, in an interview with Mhlobo Wenene FM on the role of SENTECH in Digital Migration. 

Broadcasting Cost Insights

Ms Carol Leclerc, Manager: Africa for Enensys stated that “One of the major costs in broadcasting is the network and satellite”.

She further elaborated on the OneBeam Solution, World Connect that has been deployed by Enensys with SENTECH for the South African DTT network.

SENTECH at Comrades

The SENTECH Comrades Marathon team was the pride of the family today. The well wishes and starstruck moments were the order of the day (morning).