[29 July 2026]
An updated edition of the Digital Economy Masterplan is now accessible on the official DCDT website as of July 29, 2026.
Second Edition: Digital Economy Masterplan
[26 January 2025]
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is conducting a survey to gather information on projects related to the Digital Economy Masterplan. A questionnaire has been distributed to industry stakeholders for this purpose. For any questions, please contact Mr. Gavin Morkel at gmorkel@dcdt.gov.za.
Survey Tracking the Digital Economy Implementation Progress
Survey Tracking the Digital Economy Implementation Progress
[23 January 2024]
The DCDT has confirmed that the “Final Draft” of the Digital Economy Masterplan, dated 22 February 2021, is the definitive version of this document.
The Department is currently seeking information on the implementation of projects under the Masterplan in accordance with the Digital Economy Framework and Strategy. However, there seems to be a communication breakdown, making it difficult to determine where this document fits in.
Digital Economy Masterplan 22 Feb 2021v1_updated
Digital Economy Masterplan Presentation
[31 August 2021]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a request for proposals seeking a service provider to assist in developing the Digital Economy Masterplan indicators, establishing a baseline for measuring change over the next five years, and creating a theory of change.
However, finding the final and approved Digital Economy Masterplan remains challenging…
RFP Digital Economy_IGP RFQ 10
[15 August 2020]
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies released a draft ICT and Digital Economy Masterplan for South Africa on July 31, 2020.
ICT and Digital Economy Masterplan for South Africa (Draft for discussion August 2020)