The former Vodacom and MTN executive who believes he can fix South Africa’s broken government systems

A former Vodacom and MTN executive, Magatho Mello, has been appointed to turn around South Africa's struggling State Information Technology Agency (SITA), a task he's confident can be accomplished within two years. Mello, a Soweto native with a background in electrical engineering, brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to the role. His plans aim to revitalize the agency, addressing the problems that have hindered its performance, and potentially setting a precedent for reform in South Africa's government systems.