South Africa has been ranked the most targeted country in Africa for cybercrime, accounting for 40% of all ransomware attacks and nearly 35% of infostealer incidents on the continent. This is according to global cybersecurity company ESET’s latest bi-annual Threat Report, which highlights key trends shaping the digital security landscape.   

In June 2024, South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reported that it was hit with a ransomware attack, which disrupted its systems, deleted backups, and stole 1.2-terabytes of data – in the middle of dealing an mpox outbreak. The breach also put sensitive medical data of millions of patients at risk. More recently, in January 2025, the South African Weather Service disclosed that its ICT-base systems were disrupted by an attack led by ransomware-as-a-service group RansomHub – who have racked up hundreds of victims, since they were first detected at the start of 2024. 

South Africa has been ranked the most targeted country in Africa for cybercrime, accounting for 40% of all ransomware attacks and nearly 35% of infostealer incidents on the continent. This is according to global cybersecurity company ESET&rsquo;s latest bi-annual Threat Report, which highlights key trends shaping the digital security landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In June 2024, South Africa&rsquo;s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) reported that it was hit with a ransomware attack, which disrupted its systems, deleted backups, and stole 1.2-terabytes of data &ndash; in the middle of dealing an mpox outbreak. The breach also put sensitive medical data of millions of patients at risk. More recently, in January 2025, the South African Weather Service disclosed that its ICT-base systems were disrupted by an attack led by ransomware-as-a-service group RansomHub &ndash; who have racked up hundreds of victims, since they were first detected at the start of 2024.&nbsp;

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‘Views and News with Clarence Ford’ shares and reflects a broad array of different perspectives. The show is inspirational, passionate and positive. Clarence and the team aim to leave listeners feeling both motivated and empowered.
Known for his love of jazz and a good game of golf, Clarrie brings his unique flavour to this show. Some new features include ‘Heritage Hour’ every Wednesday between 10 and 11 am, The Masterclass on Fridays at 11 am as well as a segment exploring music trivia. Another new addition is ‘The Unexplained’ segment on Mondays at 10:35. Fan favourite ‘The Naked Scientist’ will continue on Fridays at 9:30 am.
Listen to Views and News with Clarence Ford, weekdays 9 to 12 am on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za.
#JoinTheConversation Follow Clarence on Twitter: @clarenceford1