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News 31 March 2026

Rese@rcher 2026. 3. 31. 18:27

1.Stats SA Responds to Ransomware Breach Affecting HR Database

  • Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) confirmed on March 29 that its online HR database for job seekers was hit by a ransomware attack. Despite a $100,000 demand from the "XP95" cyber group, the agency refused to pay and is working with national security teams to secure its archives and mitigate the breach.
  •  BusinessTech / Stats SA Statement

2.Easter Migration' and 'Road Safety' Dominate Regional Keywords

  • As the Easter long weekend approaches, "Migration," "Road Safety," and "Traffic Congestion" have emerged as the top trending keywords across Southern Africa. With a surge in cross-border travel between SA and Zimbabwe, headlines are dominated by traffic enforcement updates and public safety alerts.
  • South African Government News