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An Overview of Internet Developments and their Impact on E-Government in South Africa

An Overview of Internet Developments and their Impact on E-Government in South Africa
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Author(s): Goonasagree Naidoo (University of South Africa, South Africa), S. Singh (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Niall Levine (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 15
Source title: Handbook of Research on E-Services in the Public Sector: E-Government Strategies and Advancements
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Abid Thyab Al Ajeeli (University of Bahrain, Bahrain)and Yousif A. Latif Al-Bastaki (University of Bahrain, Bahrain)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-789-3.ch007

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Abstract

The usage of the internet has grown over recent years in South Africa but at a very slow rate. This is the result of several challenges facing the growth of the Internet in South Africa. These challenges are mostly related to the lack of infrastructure for the Internet, high cost of computer technology and service provider challenges. The paper provides an overview of the Internet usage and its impact on E-Government in South Africa. It examines regulatory issues pertaining to the Internet. It also examines Internet growth in the business and government sectors. In the government sector, the Cape Online Strategy, is an initiative by the provincial government of the Western Cape in SA, is an example of a global trend towards greater levels of interactivity between government and citizens. This initiative is an excellent example of how Web-based solutions can be used to deliver certain services to citizens. Another excellent example is an E-justice initiative undertaken by the Department of Justice. The initiative aims at promoting a more efficient system of Justice in SA. The paper also provides an overview of the challenges to Internet adoption in South Africa.

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