The Free Market Foundation (FMF)has kind words to say about the state of South Africa’s digital connectivity, noting that Internet roll-out is one of the country’s success stories.
However, try telling that to the many frustrated broadband users in cities as well as rural areas where connections can be hit-and-miss and capacity can suddenly run dry.
South Africa’s digital environment is simply not at the standard it should be when you compare the experience to many other countries. Worryingly, the powers-that-be are moving in the wrong direction, with South Africa set to look like it could head into the digital dark ages if government gets its way.