The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is a national department of the Republic of South Africa under the national government of South Africa.
The mission of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is to create an enabling environment for the provision of inclusive communication services to all South Africans in a manner that promotes socio-economic development and investment through broadcasting, new media, print media and other new technologies, and to brand the country locally and internationally.
The strategic outcome-orientated goals of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies are to:
- Enable the maximisation of investment in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and create new competitive business opportunities for the growth of the ICT industry for socio-economic development
- Ensure that ICT infrastructure is accessible, robust, reliable, affordable and secure to meet the needs of the country and its people
- Accelerate the socio-economic development of South Africans and facilitate the building of an inclusive information society through partnerships with business and civil society, and the three spheres of government
- Improve departmental performance and enhance the role of ICT State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as the delivery arms of government
- Contribute to the global ICT agenda prioritising Africa’s development
Reporting Entities
- .za Domain Name Authority (ZADNA)
- Broadband Infraco
- Film and Publication Board (FPB)
- Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
- National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA)
- SENTECH SOC Ltd
- South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Ltd (SABC)
- South African Post Office (SAPO)
- State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
- Telkom
- Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA)
Office Bearers/Management
Minister
- Mr Mmoba Solomon Malatsi (Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies) (DA)
Deputy Minister
- Mr Mondli Gungubele (Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies) (ANC)
Director General
- Ms Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani
Chief of Staff
- Ms Nobuhle Xulu
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Refilwe Mafolo
Deputy Directors General
- Mr Justice Libago (Acting)
- Mr Alfred Mashishi (Acting: ICT International Relations and Affairs)
- Mr Mlindi Mashologu (Information Society and Capacity Decelopment)
- Mr Alfred Mmoto (Acting: ICT Policy Development and Strategy)
- Mr Tinyiko Ngobeni (ICT Infrastructure Development and Support)
- Mr Omega Shelembe (ICT Enterprise and Public Entity Oversight)
Chief Directors
- Ms Pari Pillay (Director General’s Office)
Senior Management
- Ms Nomvuyiso Batyi (Presidential Commission Head)
- Ms Vuyolwetu Ntshinga (Head of Office)
- Mr Khathutshelo Ramukumba (Board Chairperson)
- Mr Thabo Shingange (Outreach and Stakeholder Relations Officer)
Communications Officers
- Ms Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani (Information Officer)
- Ms Xolisa Mnyute (Parliamentary and Cabinet Liaison Officer)
- Mr Kwena Moloto (Media Liason Officer and Spokesperson)
- Mr Luyanda Ndlovu (Deputy Information Officer)
Secretaries
- Ms Tebogo Mathebula (Personal Assistant: Director General)
- Ms Mpho Matiwane (Private Secretary: Minister)
- Mr Charles Ramokopelwa (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | iParioli Office Park, 1166 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X860, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 427 8000 |
| Website: | www.dcdt.gov.za |
