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In Conversation With Kutlwano Chaba- SALGA’s Chief Digital Officer

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The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is hosting its 2026 Digital Forum to explore the future of digital governance and smarter service delivery at municipal level. The forum, scheduled for 11–12 March 2026 at Emperor’s Palace in Gauteng, will bring together municipal ICT executives, governance specialists, innovators, and digital transformation practitioners from across the country.

The theme, “An Engaged Local Government: Hyper-Connected, AI-Fuelled, Data-Anchored,” reflects the forum’s focus on how municipalities can leverage emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. Topics will include the use of artificial intelligence, automation, cloud systems, data platforms, and digital citizen engagement tools to strengthen operational intelligence and enhance public service provision.
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