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The future of citizen engagement will be shaped by how governments use technology, data and communication to build trust.

We are honoured to announce that the Minister of the Department of Communications & Digital Technologies., Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government.

As South Africa navigates rapid technological change, AI adoption and evolving citizen expectations, the Minister's keynote will explore how digital transformation can strengthen the relationship between government and the people it serves.

His participation reflects the growing importance of communication, innovation and public trust in shaping the future of governance.

Join us on 30 June 2026 at the Johannesburg Business School as we unpack this year's theme:

Power Shift+: Reimagining Citizen Engagement through Human + Artificial Intelligence.

Get your tickets: https://jo.my/sms4g

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Social Media Summit for Government 2026 - Power Shift+ The premier event for public sector communicators navigating digital transformation. 30 June – 01 July 2026, University of Johannesburg Business School.

A day after Freedom Day, our CEO Lorato Tshenkeng took over this week's SAfmRadio's The Meeting Point for an hour and instead of asking who South Africans don't trust, he asked something far more powerful: Who do you trust in South Africa and why❓

During a time when South Africa is grappling with questions of accountability, leadership and public confidence, the conversation unpacked how trust is built and how easily it is tested, through transparency, communication and consistent delivery.

Joined by Dr Linda Ncube- Nkomo, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson, South Africans also shared who they trust and why, bringing real perspectives into a national conversation about confidence in institutions and leadership.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://omny.fm/shows/safmthemeetingpoint/tuesday-takeover-lorato-tshenkeng-founder-and-ceo-of-decode

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