Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has emphasised the importance of ensuring that all South Africans have access to reliable internet connectivity.
“Connectivity cannot be static. Whether at home, at work or in transit, South Africans need reliable access to stay part of the digital economy,” the Minister said on Thursday.
He made these remarks during his visit at the Randburg Taxi Rank in Johannesburg with representatives from Sebenza and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO).
Sebenza is a local company providing Wi-Fi in taxis. Access to Sebenza’s free Wi-Fi and entertainment platform onboard taxis has grown from 5.3 million in 2024 to 7 million in 2025, supported by 21 million recorded sessions in 2024 and an average dwell time of 10-15 minutes per user, reflecting highly engaged audiences.
With a national footprint spanning 8 500 taxis and buses, Sebenza is now accelerating its rollout through a strategic partnership with SANTACO positioning the organisation to deploy 50 000 taxis in the next 24 months.
“Initiatives like Sebenza, working with partners such as SANTACO, align with our work at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to expand affordable connectivity and bridge the digital divide for South Africans.
“Accelerating digital inclusion to empower all South Africans to claim a stake in local and regional economies while participating globally, is critical. Digital Technologies continue to rapidly reshape the global economy and access for every South African is key. Such initiatives highlight real-time progress and implementation of the overall developmental objectives of our country,” Malatsi said. – SAnews.gov.za
