i everyone, and welcome to Life’s Little Lessons — where we reflect on growth, leadership, and the world around us through the lens of technology, business, and everyday insight. I’m Dionne Swart, and in today’s episode, we’re zooming in on the South African tech and IT industry — where it’s heading, what’s driving it forward, and what’s still holding it back.

We’re living in one of the most dynamic periods of change, and nowhere is that more visible than in tech. But as with all change, it comes with its fair share of growing pains. So today, let’s unpack the state of the South African tech landscape — not just in numbers, but in human impact, in opportunities, and in lessons we can all take forward.