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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Signs 3-Year Partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
June 12, 2026

CyberM8 Signs 3-Year Partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

CyberM8 Initiative NPC is proud to announce the signing of a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) to advance cybersecurity awareness, digital…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Turns 2
May 26, 2026

CyberM8 Turns 2

CyberM8's Two-Year Impact Summary Over the past 24 months, CyberM8 has grown into a trusted national force in cybersecurity awareness, skills development, and advocacy. From launching the inaugural Cybersecurity Indaba…
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Cyber NewsMSMEs GoDigital Expo Advances Digital Transformation for Small Businesses
March 30, 2026

MSMEs GoDigital Expo Advances Digital Transformation for Small Businesses

MSMEs GoDigital Expo was held on 30 October 2025 as part of GoDigital Week, continuing its mission to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in an increasingly…
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Cyber NewsSecond Annual Cybersecurity Indaba 2025
March 30, 2026

Second Annual Cybersecurity Indaba 2025

On 29 October 2025, the Second Annual Cybersecurity Indaba was held at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria under the theme “Next Gen-Cybersecurity: Innovating for Tomorrow’s Challenges.” The Indaba was made…
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Cyber NewsHackSecure Innovation Challenge 2025 – A Weekend of Innovation, Collaboration, and Cyber Resilience
October 30, 2025

HackSecure Innovation Challenge 2025 – A Weekend of Innovation, Collaboration, and Cyber Resilience

Over the weekend of 24–26 October 2025, the CyberM8 Initiative hosted the HackSecure Innovation Challenge 2025, a 48-hour cybersecurity hackathon that brought together some of South Africa’s brightest young minds…
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Cyber NewsEmpowering the Next Generation: Over 500 Learners Attend the GoDigital Career Expo 2025
October 28, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: Over 500 Learners Attend the GoDigital Career Expo 2025

The GoDigital Career Expo 2025, held on Monday, 27 October 2025 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Westville Campus, marked another milestone in driving digital awareness and career readiness among…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 x Absa: Strengthening South Africa’s Digital Landscape
October 10, 2025

CyberM8 x Absa: Strengthening South Africa’s Digital Landscape

CyberM8 x Absa: Strengthening South Africa’s Digital Landscape CyberM8 is proud to officially announce Absa as the headline sponsor of the Second Annual Cybersecurity Indaba. As one of South Africa’s…
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Cyber NewsOur CEO Thabang Phala Inspires the Next Generation at Free State The Youth Summit 2025
October 10, 2025

Our CEO Thabang Phala Inspires the Next Generation at Free State The Youth Summit 2025

Our CEO Thabang Phala Inspires the Next Generation at the Free State Youth Summit 2025 CyberM8’s very own CEO, Thabang Phala, took the stage at The Youth Summit 2025, held…
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Cyber NewsBuilding Safer Digital Communities: NextGen Bootcamp Cybersecurity Workshop Recap
October 3, 2025

Building Safer Digital Communities: NextGen Bootcamp Cybersecurity Workshop Recap

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), in partnership with CyberM8, hosted a NextGen Bootcamp with a focus on Cybersecurity on 1–2 October 2025 at the Protea…
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Cyber NewsSABRIC and CyberM8 Unite for a Safer, More Resilient Digital Landscape
August 20, 2025

SABRIC and CyberM8 Unite for a Safer, More Resilient Digital Landscape

SABRIC, dedicated to safeguarding South Africans against financial crime by raising awareness and empowering safe digital transactions, brings a wealth of reach and trust. CyberM8 contributes deep expertise in cybersecurity…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Appointed to Y20 South Africa 2025 Working Group
June 10, 2025

CyberM8 Appointed to Y20 South Africa 2025 Working Group

We are proud to announce that CyberM8 has been appointed to serve on the Y20 South Africa 2025 Working Group under the thematic focus: Inclusive Social Development and Fighting Inequality…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Turns 1
May 26, 2025

CyberM8 Turns 1

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…
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Cyber InsightsCyber NewsFreedom Day 2025: Embracing Digital Liberty!
April 27, 2025

Freedom Day 2025: Embracing Digital Liberty!

On April 27th, we unite to celebrate 30 years of freedom! A significant milestone that honours the courageous souls who paved the way for our democracy, human dignity, and every…
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Cyber InsightsCyber NewsNavigating Emerging Cyber Threats: Insights from SS25 Hack IDEATHON
April 12, 2025

Navigating Emerging Cyber Threats: Insights from SS25 Hack IDEATHON

CyberM8 was honoured to participate in the SS25 Hack IDEATHON, an event hosted by Geekulcha in partnership with ITWeb, designed to highlight emerging challenges and innovative solutions within the cybersecurity…
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Cyber NewsCEO, Thabang Phala to speak at Geekulcha’s SS25HackIDEATHON
April 10, 2025

CEO, Thabang Phala to speak at Geekulcha’s SS25HackIDEATHON

Our CEO, Thabang Phala will, on Saturday 12 April 2025, speak at the #SS25HackIDEATHON hosted by Geekulcha and ITWeb towards the IT Web Security Summit. His topic is on The…
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Cyber NewsThabang Phala Calls for Stronger Collaboration on Cybersecurity Awareness
March 5, 2025

Thabang Phala Calls for Stronger Collaboration on Cybersecurity Awareness

On the 5th of March 2025, at the Stakeholder Consultation Session hosted by the Information Regulator, CyberM8’s Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO), Thabang Phala, delivered a compelling address on the critical…
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Cyber NewsCybersecurity Indaba 2024 Report Launched: Key Insights and the Road Ahead
February 11, 2025

Cybersecurity Indaba 2024 Report Launched: Key Insights and the Road Ahead

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba 2024 Report, a comprehensive document capturing key discussions, expert insights, and recommendations from South Africa’s premier…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 CEO Joins Expert Panel on AI and Cybersecurity at The Innovation Hub’s INNOV8 Session
February 5, 2025

CyberM8 CEO Joins Expert Panel on AI and Cybersecurity at The Innovation Hub’s INNOV8 Session

On 5 February 2025, CyberM8’s Chief Empowerment Officer, Thabang Phala, participated in a high-level panel discussion at The Innovation Hub’s INNOV8 Session under the theme “AI and Cybersecurity: Impact on…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Partners with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities to Empower Youth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
November 25, 2024

CyberM8 Partners with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities to Empower Youth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

CyberM8 is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD). This partnership marks a significant step…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Becomes a Signatory of #MoreThanAPasswordDay
November 13, 2024

CyberM8 Becomes a Signatory of #MoreThanAPasswordDay

CyberM8 is excited to announce our role as a signatory of #MoreThanAPasswordDay, which took place on 12 November. This global initiative champions the importance of stronger, more secure methods beyond…
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Cyber NewsCybersecurity Indaba 2024: Safeguarding South Africa’s Digital Future
October 28, 2024

Cybersecurity Indaba 2024: Safeguarding South Africa’s Digital Future

Pioneering Discussions at the Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba On October 24, 2024, the Cybersecurity Indaba made its mark as a landmark event at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria, bringing together…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 Partners with CSIR to Drive Cybersecurity Research, Innovation and Capacity Building
October 28, 2024

CyberM8 Partners with CSIR to Drive Cybersecurity Research, Innovation and Capacity Building

We are thrilled to announce that CyberM8 Initiative NPC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), marking the beginning of a…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 hosts the Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba
October 25, 2024

CyberM8 hosts the Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba

What an incredible journey the Inaugural Annual Cybersecurity Indaba has been! Held on October 24, 2024, at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria, under the inspiring theme “Cyber Resilience in the…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 and MICT SETA Join Forces to Empower the Next Generation of Digital Leaders
October 18, 2024

CyberM8 and MICT SETA Join Forces to Empower the Next Generation of Digital Leaders

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority). This strategic partnership aims to advance South Africa’s digital skills development, with a…
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Cyber NewsCyberM8 and The Innovation Hub Sign MOU to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation
October 7, 2024

CyberM8 and The Innovation Hub Sign MOU to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation

CyberM8, a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity across South Africa, has formalised a strategic partnership with The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC). The two entities recently signed a Memorandum…
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