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Economy
Aug 12, 2025
Cyber Insecurity: SA's Weak Defenses Threaten BRICS Partnerships
By Globalza
As BRICS expands cyber collaboration, South Africa's outdated infrastructure risks isolation.
The Threat Landscape
SA experiences 145% more cyberattacks than the African average (Interpol 2024), yet spends just 0.3% of its tech budget on defense. BRICS members now demand stricter standards for data-sharing partnerships.</p>
Diplomatic Fallout
Ambassador Ntlathi revealed:
- Russia suspended joint cybercrime training over SA's 'archaic' systems
- China's Huawei deals require third-party audits due to security concerns
- SA was excluded from the BRICS Quantum Encryption Working Group
Urgent Fixes
Experts prescribe:
- Adopt the BRICS Cyber Pact (mandates real-time threat sharing)
- Triple CERT-SA funding to R450 million
- Fast-track the Cybersecurity Bill, stalled since 2022
Without upgrades, SA may lose access to critical BRICS tech investments.
