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The South African Cybersecurity Awards

About the Awards

The South African Cybersecurity Awards (SACAs), organised by CyberM8 Initiative NPC, serves as a national platform to recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations, innovations, and campaigns that are advancing cybersecurity, fostering awareness, and building a secure digital future for South Africa. As part of the Third Annual Cybersecurity Indaba, the SACAs will be hosted during a gala dinner on the 30 October 2026 in Midrand.

By spotlighting leaders, innovators, and change-makers, the SACAs aim to inspire broader participation and commitment to South Africa’s digital resilience. These awards form a key legacy of the Indaba and will be held annually going forward.

Theme

“Recognising Leaders Shaping a Secure Digital Nation”
This enduring theme captures the spirit of SACAs and will be engraved on all awards trophies.

Objectives

  • Recognise Excellence: Honour exceptional contributions to cybersecurity in South Africa.
  • Inspire Innovation: Motivate stakeholders to develop secure, inclusive and forward-thinking solutions.
  • Promote Collaboration: Bridge government, academia, civil society and private sector efforts.
  • Build Awareness: Encourage public and professional education about cyber risks and safety.

The awards are spearheaded by CyberM8 Initiative NPC, a non-profit organisation dedicated to cybersecurity awareness, skills development, and multi stakeholder engagement. The SACAs form part of the Annual Cybersecurity Indaba, South Africa’s premier cybersecurity dialogue and development platform.

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Targeted Participants

  • Tech innovators and cybersecurity start-ups
  • Civil society organisations and community-based projects
  • Public sector entities with cybersecurity initiatives
  • Academic researchers and institutions
  • Corporate cybersecurity teams
  • Media houses and digital educators