# Communications and Digital Technologies minister Solly Malatsi has reiterated South Africa’s efforts to connect 23-million people currently without internet access. Speaking at the G20 meeting in Polokwane, Malatsi highlighted the importance of digital inclusion for education, entrepreneurship, and economic participation. He stressed that online access is vital in today’s world, with education and business increasingly digital. The department’s goal is to ensure communities are connected and empowered to thrive in the digital economy.
SA prioritises internet access for 23-million unconnected citizens