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Key Gov't Websites Knocked Out Ahead Of SONA

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Key national government websites went offline the day before President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver his State of the Nation Address due to "infrastructure damage," News24 reports.

  • The parliament website appears to have been restored but the website of South African presidency remains inaccessible.
  • The State Information Technology Agency told News24 that "the [damaged] infrastructure was in the vicinity of incidents of unrest."
  • However, officials have so far been "unable to draw a direct link between the damage and the protest."
  • Earlier this week, local media reported that parliament has set aside ZAR8mn to deal with logistical issues surrounding the SONA and other upcoming events.
  • Parliament has also agreed with Eskom and the City of Cape Town to "minimise" load-shedding in critical spots during the SONA to allow for smooth proceedings.
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Key national government websites went offline the day before President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to deliver his State of the Nation Address due to "infrastructure damage," News24 reports.

  • The parliament website appears to have been restored but the website of South African presidency remains inaccessible.
  • The State Information Technology Agency told News24 that "the [damaged] infrastructure was in the vicinity of incidents of unrest."
  • However, officials have so far been "unable to draw a direct link between the damage and the protest."
  • Earlier this week, local media reported that parliament has set aside ZAR8mn to deal with logistical issues surrounding the SONA and other upcoming events.
  • Parliament has also agreed with Eskom and the City of Cape Town to "minimise" load-shedding in critical spots during the SONA to allow for smooth proceedings.