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2025-02-28 Social entrepreneurs: Second cohort of Telkom Futuremakers honoured at graduation ceremony

The Telkom FutureMakers Township Innovation Incubator Programme today hosted a graduation ceremony for its second cohort of social entrepreneurs in the information...


2025-02-10 Telkom achieves strong third-quarter results, advancing its data-led growth strategy with continued operational efficiencies

Telkom today announced robust financial and operational results for the third quarter ended 31 December 2024 (“Q3 FY2025”), demonstrating continued...


2025-02-05 Telkom proudly supports launch of 2024 Social Cohesion Index Research

Telkom, in partnership with the Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) and Constructor University Bremen, announces the launch of the 2024 South African Social Cohesion Index...

2025-01-30 Telkom Lions’ Den Season 2: Driving innovation and empowering employees

Today, Telkom is proud to announce the successful completion of Season 2 of the Lions’ Den Innovation Challenge, a pioneering internal innovation competition...


2025-01-16 Telkom named Top Employer in South Africa for third consecutive year

Telkom, a proudly South African telecommunications company, is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Employer for 2025 by the esteemed Top Employers Institute...


2025-01-14 Telkom Foundation celebrates the matric class of 2024's resilience

The Telkom Foundation celebrates the announcement of the 2024 Matric results, and also commends a cohort that began their high school journey amidst the unprecedented...

2024-12-19 Althon Beukes steps down as CEO of Openserve

Telkom Group announces that Althon Beukes, CEO of Openserve, will be stepping down after 30 years with the company...


2024-12-17 Telkom obtains ICASA approval for R6.75 billion Swiftnet tower business sale

Telkom SA SOC Limited ("Telkom") has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for the disposal of its...


2024-12-05 New online knowledge hub brings ‘Freedom’ museum within reach for all SA leaners

Telkom Foundation and the Telkom FutureMakers enterprise development programme have launched an innovative digital Knowledge Hub to bring...

2024-11-29 Telkom Zero Rates call to the National Consumer Commision for three months

Telkom SA SOC Ltd is supporting the effort to fight the food poisoning outbreak in South Africa by zero-rating fixed and mobile calls on the Telkom network...


2024-11-27 Telkom FutureMakers celebrates SA entrepreneurs at Transformation and Innovation Awards

Telkom SA SOC Limited, a leading South African telecommunications provider, proudly hosted the second annual Telkom Transformation...


2024-11-18 Consistent execution of data-led strategy drives profitable growth

Telkom SA SOC Limited, South Africa's digital infrastructure leader, today announced financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2024...


2024-11-11 Telkom obtains search and seizure order to crack fraudulent and targeted customer poaching

Telkom SA SOC Ltd has obtained and executed a court order that allowed a “search and seizure” raid on a third-party company...

2024-10-22 Futuretech: Telkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiative

The programme will benefit historically disadvantaged academic institutions...


2024-10-14 Wits, North West, Eswatini and Varsity College students win SATNAC 2024 Industry Solutions Challenge

A new generation of tech pioneers have been recognised as winners of the...


2024-10-14 Telkom invests in solar power solutions for a sustainable future

Telkom SA SOC Limited today announced that it has added a 1 MWp grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) technology at...


2024-10-09 Navigating a connected, AI-driven future at SATNAC 2024

The 2024 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) concluded its...


2024-10-09 Telkom Celebrates South Africa's Exceptional Educators at the 2024 National Teaching Awards

Telkom proudly joined the Department of Basic Education in celebrating the nation's most exceptional...


2024-10-04 Minister Solly Malatsi to Attend SATNAC 2024

The Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC) is pleased to...

2024-09-25 Telkom Foundation project empowers a community, and upgrades Steve Biko Centre’s links with the world

The Telkom Foundation today handed over a sophisticated, upgraded ICT Lab to the Steve Biko Foundation...


2024-09-04 Telkom supports Delivery Ka Speed to drive growth in the townships

Telkom's enterprise and supplier development initiative, FutureMakers, as well as the Telkom Consumer and...


2024-09-04 COMPETITION TRIBUNAL APPROVES DISPOSAL OF TELKOM’S MASTS AND TOWERS BUSINESS

Telkom is pleased to announce that it has obtained the necessary approval from the Competition...

2024-08-30 Telkom Foundation empowers the next generation of women in tech

Telkom Foundation this week hosted a technology-focused career expo to empower female learners in...


2024-08-12 Telkom FutureMakers generates millions – boosting local business, touching lives

The Telkom FutureMakers enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme has reported impressive...


2024-08-05 Telkom records strong Q1 financial performance

Telkom SA SOC Limited is pleased to announce strong quarterly results for the three...


2024-08-01 Telkom welcomes the Competition Commission recommendation

Telkom welcomes the Competition Commission's recommendation to the Competition...

2024-07-29 Telkom appoints seasoned executive Mpho McNamee as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Leading South African telecommunications company Telkom SA SOC Limited, is proud to announce the appointment of...


2024-07-26 Telkom Foundation brings the Lightbulb Edtech platform to support Grade 12 learners in Ga-Maake Village

Telkom Foundation is proud to announce an empowering initiative aimed at providing support for...


2024-07-18 Deaf learners to be taught coding and robotics

As part of ongoing efforts to prepare the youth for the digital age, Telkom Foundation donated...

2024-06-18 Telkom delivers solid results as it focuses on core business

Telkom SA SOC Limited today published improved financial results for the year ended 31 March 2024, as the group delivered a...


2024-06-12 To empower the youth is to invest in the future

From the rate of unemployment soaring, to the sluggish movement of the economy, young South Africans are facing...

2024-05-15 Telkom and Lightbulb Edtech Collaborate to Launch Innovative Online Learning Portal for High School Learners in KwaZulu Natal

Telkom Foundation, in partnership with Lightbulb Edtech, is set to transform the educational landscape in KwaZulu Natal with...


2024-05-15 Telkom Foundation and Deputy Minister of Communications to unveil cutting-edge Cyber Lab at Refilwe Secondary School in Celebration of World Telecommunication & Information Society Day

The Telkom Foundation, in collaboration with the Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Honourable...


2024-05-07 Unlocking education: TelkomLearn launches to empower and illuminate every child's potential

Telkom is proud to unveil TelkomLearn, an innovative digital learning platform poised to transform access to ...


2024-05-06 Empowering Democracy: Telkom's Crucial Role in the 2024 National Elections

As South Africa anticipates the upcoming 2024 National Elections, Telkom proudly reaffirms its...

2024-04-26 Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: Celebrating 30 Female-Student-Founded Start-ups the IM IN Ideation Graduation Ceremony

A momentous occasion unfolded as the I'M IN Entreprenuerial Programme in partnership with...


2024-04-24 Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Winterveldt High School Receives Generous Tech Donation

In a landmark event demonstrating the power of collaboration and community empowerment, the Speaker...

2024-03-27 Telkom enhances its packages by offering customers Prime Video and Prime Video Mobile Edition promotional offers across its portfolio

Telkom's commitment to providing exceptional products and services for its customers ushers in...


2024-03-25 Telkom Foundation Supports 2024 SchoolNet SA Conference, Driving Digital Education Advancements

Telkom Foundation proudly announces its sponsorship of the 2024 SchoolNet SA conference, currently taking place from...


2024-03-12 Telkom: Connecting SMMEs to success with GEC+Africa

In support of homegrown South African innovation, Telkom is a proud partner of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress...

2024-02-08 Telkom Unleashing innovation from within

Leading telecommunications provider, Telkom SA has awarded up to...

2024-01-25 Telkom teams winning war on cable theft

Good cooperation between Telkom and SAPS have secured hundreds of convictions for cable theft, helping to...


2024-01-18 Telkom is recognised as SA Top Employer 2024

Telkom, a leading telecommunications company, proudly announces its recognition as the Top Employer in South Africa for...

2023-12-14 Telkom Unveils the First Cutting Edge

Today, Telkom, South Africa's leading telecommunications company, redefined the mobile technology shopping experience with the grand opening of its ...


2023-12-11 Bringing Telkom to the customer: T-Connect fleet hits the road

Telkom is expanding its network of consumer touchpoints with the roll-out of a fleet of customer-service vans, providing a range ...

2023-11-30 Telkom's continued dedication to empowering employees sees 139 graduates from UCT

Telkom, a leading telecommunications Company in South Africa, is proud to announce the graduation of 139 employees from its Managers of Managers ...


2023-11-21 The Telkom of Tomorrow shows progress and results in executing Strategy

Telkom SA SOC Ltd today announced its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2023, showing steady ...


2023-11-16 Top tech SMEs recognised at the inaugural Telkom Transformation and Innovation Awards

In celebration of South Africa's innovators, start-ups and small businesses, Telkom, a leading technology company, recognised ...


2023-11-14 Telkom seals 3-year naming rights partnership with the South African Radio Awards

Since their inception in 2010, the Radio Awards have grown to become the most prestigious recognition platform for ...


2023-11-07 Telkom to launch Telkom Transformation and Innovation Awards: Celebrating South African Innovators

Telkom, a leading technology company in South Africa, is proud to announce the launch of the Telkom Transformation and ...

2023-10-17 Telkom sets the record straight regarding power-supply media reports

Telkom, a leading South African telecommunications company, is issuing this statement in response ...


2023-10-13 Eastern Cape youth to benefit from Telkom ICT Lab

As part of ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide by providing tech-driver education ...

2023-09-18 Telkom partners with app-based delivery service SME to boost its expansion into the township market

Telkom today announced that it has appointed Delivery Ka Speed, a 100% black youth-owned and ...


2023-09-12 The heartbeat of South Africa's digital future

When South Africans go to the polls next year, it's critical that the digital infrastructure ...


2023-09-04 Local tech scouting app helps uncover female soccer talent

In the wake of growing interest in women's soccer, BallTalent – a Soweto-based ...

2023-08-31 Telkom shines a spotlight on 10 Phenomenal Women in Tech

Telkom Introduces the "Phenomenal 10," a distinguished selection of women from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector ...


2023-08-04 Abrahams appointed Telkom Group Executive: Digital Solutions

Telkom Group has appointed highly regarded digital communications and media expert Randall Abrahams as Group Executive...

2023-06-13 Telkom shows resilience amid tough trading conditions

Telkom SA SOC Limited today announced its Group Annual Results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (FY2023) ...


2023-06-12 Media speculation regarding a bid to acquire a stake in Telkom and Cautionary announcement

In response to the recent media articles, the last of which was published on Sunday, 11 June 2023, relating ...

2023-04-21 Telkom renews sustainability commitment as world marks Earth Day

As the world prepares to mark Earth Day, Telkom has renewed its commitment to minimising the environmental impact of its operations through ...

2023-03-16 Telkom and Wits announce partnership to establish R&D lab focused on industry solutions

Telkom and the University of the Witwatersrand today signed a partnership agreement to establish the new ...

2023-01-18 Telkom is recognised as SA Top Employer 2023

Telkom Group has been named a 2023 Top Employer in South Africa by the Top Employers Institute. Being recognised as ...

2022-11-23 Telkom results show broadband strategy poised to deliver growth

Telkom SA SOC Limited today published interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2022, reflecting ...


2022-11-17 Telkom transfers streaming platform, TelkomONE to public broadcaster, SABC

Telkom has announced the handover of its video and audio streaming platform TelkomONE to the South African Broadcasting...

2022-06-14 Telkom delivers solid results as its broadband strategy delivers

Telkom SA SOC Limited today published annual financial results for the year ended 31 March 2022 reflecting...


2022-06-07 Telkom Foundation launches innovative virtual classroom solution

The Telkom Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), is unveiling...

2022-04-08 Telkom and ICASA Reach Out of Court Settlement

Telkom and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) today reached an out-of-court settlement bringing...

2022-02-08 Telkom Statement on Date of Spectrum Auction Hearing

The Acting Judge President confirmed today that Part B of Telkom’s application to review ICASA’s decision to...

2022-01-25 Telkom Comment on Government Gazette announcement

Telkom notes the Government Gazette no.: 11385, published today, giving the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) authority to...


2022-01-21 Telkom Statement on the Temporary Removal of the ITA case from the Urgent Court Roll

Telkom has reached agreement with all the respondents on the need to expedite the hearing for Part B of...


2022-01-19 Telkom statement on ICASA High Court Application

Telkom has consistently argued that South Africa finds itself in this position because ICASA has paid lip ...


2022-01-05 Telkom confirms Interdict against ICASA ITA

Telkom can confirm it has filed an application asking the Gauteng High Court to review...

2021-12-10 Telkom Statement on the Release of the Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Telkom notes the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) statement on the publication of the Invitation to Apply (ITA)...

2021-11-21 SA Communications Minister sets sights on 2024 to connect all South Africans

The Minister of Communications, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says Government is reviewing its plans to...


2021-11-17| SA's quest to find next generation of Elon Musk innovators

Solving humanities greatest challenges will depend on how we come together to think out of the box and support the next...


2021-11-09 Telkom Group delivers strong earnings growth in challenging operating environment

Telkom SA SOC Limited today published Interim Results for the six months ending 30 September 2021 reflecting strong earning...


2021-11-04 Telkom adds MTN as roaming partner

Telkom customers now have access to three networks following the group's...


2021-08-04 Telkom appoints Serame Taukobong as Group CEO Designate

Telkom announced today, the appointment of Serame as Group CEO Designate with effect from 01 October 2021...

2021-07-27 Telkom Mobile on the ups

Telkom has come a long way since launching its Mobile operations 10 years ago, and it seems the company is on an upward trajectory...


2021-07-16 Impact of Mass Action on Telkom Operations

Although the financial impact of the destruction to property and disruption of Telkom operations, suppliers and...

2021-06-10 Vandalism of network towers compromises access to connectivity especially during load shedding

Ever wondered why your cellular network connections weaken when there’s load-shedding in your...

2021-05-24 Diversified Telkom reaps digital benefits with strong results

Telkom today released its financial results for the year to March 31, 2021, showing a spectacular bounce in...


2021-05-10 #Vulumlomo - Telkom Group tackles fraud and corruption through new whistleblowing channels

Telkom Group, in accordance with its zero-tolerance policy on fraud, corruption, and irregular conduct, is launching a new ...

2020-11-10 Telkom delivers robust performance, doubles Mobile performance

Telkom SA SOC Limited today published robust interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2020, driven...

2020-10-14 Vodacom, Rain agreements constitutes a merger

Telkom approached the Competition Tribunal today to declare the suite of spectrum arrangements between Vodacom and Rain...

2020-08-23 Telkom voted the Coolest Telecommunications provider at Sunday Times GEN NEXT Awards

The youth have spoken, Telkom is the Coolest Telecomms Provider ...

2020-06-22 Resilient performance as Telkom grows mobile business, improves free cash flow three-fold

Telkom has delivered a solid top-line performance in the year to 31 March 2020, with revenue increasing 3.0% to...


2020-06-12 Black Motion to perform LIVE on Telkom Plus this Youth Day

Internationally acclaimed house music duo, Black Motion, is set to rock Mzansi on...

2020-05-14 Telkom slashes uncapped data prices

In response to the increased demand for home connectivity during the COVID 19 lockdown...

2020-04-29 Telkom announces affordable broadband deals to ensure uninterrupted connection during lockdown

Since the start of lockdown, Telkom has stepped up for its customers reaffirmed its commitment to leave no ...


2020-04-08 Ntokozo Mbambo partners with Telkom to deliver an anointed Easter Sunday praise and worship on Telkom Plus

It is not Easter as usual to the South African faith-based community this year due to the national lockdown ...


2020-04-02 Tracking Tracing - the next frontier in the fight against COVID-19

South Africa is stepping up the fight against COVID-19 with a new track and trace solution ...

2020-03-26 Telkom closes stores during national Shutdown

Tomorrow marks the start of the national lock-down for the next 21 days, from 23:59pm on Thursday, 26 March until 16 April 2020...


2020-03-25 Telkom and the Competition Commission agree on measures to address concerns over IP Connect and reducing the digital divide.

In order to enhance competition in the delivery of fixed broadband access Telkom and the Competition Commission ...


2020-03-22 Telkom pledges R15 Million to bolster the battle against Covid-19

Telkom today pledged R15M to bolster South Africa’s primary healthcare efforts in the ...


2020-03-17 Telkom's plan to protect employees and support South Africa to operate

Telkom's uppermost concern is the health and safety of its employees while it continues ...


2020-03-16 Telkom working to contain the spread of COVID-19

Telkom is supporting the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring greater ...

2019-11-25 Telkom's Year in Review: Key Highlights

A look back at Telkom's achievements and milestones in 2019...

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2018-12-10 Telkom's Innovations in Digital Services

Telkom continues to innovate in digital services, offering new solutions...

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2017-10-15 Telkom Expands International Presence

Telkom announces its plans to expand operations internationally...

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