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CyberM8 Turns 1

May 26, 2025

CyberM8’s One-Year Impact Summary

Over the past 12 months, CyberM8 has grown into a trusted national force in cybersecurity awareness, skills development, and advocacy. From launching the inaugural Cybersecurity Indaba to signing key strategic partnerships and reaching millions through mass awareness campaigns, CyberM8 has empowered communities, trained graduates, and supported SMMEs in building cyber resilience. Our passion for digital safety has translated into tangible impact across South Africa’s educational institutions, youth networks, and ICT ecosystem.

Components Highlights

10x Strategic Partners

CyberM8 secured 10 key partnerships, including MOUs with CSIR, MICT SETA, The Innovation Hub, Geekulcha, and the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD). These partnerships have enabled programme delivery across provinces and strengthened our influence in shaping South Africa’s digital resilience agenda.

8x Graduates

Through the Skills Bootcamps and mentorship initiatives, eight youth successfully graduated from cybersecurity training programmes. These graduates have become part of a growing network of cyber champions, ready to lead in the fight against digital threats.

3+ Million Reach

Our cybersecurity awareness campaigns reached over 3 million people across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Notably, the Cybersecurity Mass Awareness Campaign alone reached more than 500,000 people, spreading vital knowledge on online safety practices.

10x ICT Conferences

CyberM8 actively participated in and hosted 10 national ICT events including the flagship Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba, which convened policymakers, academia, industry leaders, and young professionals to shape the future of cybersecurity in South Africa.

130+ Volunteers

More than 130 dedicated volunteers contributed to CyberM8 programmes, campaigns, events, and logistics across different provinces. These include cybersecurity educators, student ambassadors, and professional mentors committed to safer online communities.

Mass Awareness Through Traditional Media

Between 2024 and 2025, our traditional media drive—spanning over 10 radio and TV shows—amplified our mass public awareness campaign, reaching millions of South Africans through national and community radio stations as well as commercial television platforms.

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Admin

Media Liaison for CyberM8 Initiative NPC.

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