Did you notice that the cost of fibre is going up and the speeds are too, whether you like it not. Do you use fibre or want to use fibre for your internet?Is your fibre fast?Is it reliable?Is it affordable? If these questions are important to you, you should join our group. We, the Internet […]

The Internet Society was founded by two of the “fathers of the Internet” — Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn — to facilitate and support the evolution of the Internet and its beneficial use. They are also accredited with the technical invention of the Internet. Both seen here talking about it candidly, and we are sharing […]

Have you seen these photos in ads on Facebook? or on other news sites? The following one is similarly common: These are all scams and frauds, and there are many more like this. Please do be careful to double check all facts before believing anyone. Mark did put out a warning many years ago yet […]

ION Durban will take place on Thursday, 7 September 2017, alongside the South African iWeek. iWeek includes events with the ISP Association (ISPA), the South African Network Operators’ Group (SAFNOG), and the South African Domain Name Authority (ZADNA). We’ll have a full-day program so we can cover topics including IPv6, DNSSEC, Securing BGP, and TLS […]

If any members are interested to learn how the Internet is governed (i.e. not by ‘governments’ like the old telephone system was in the ITU) then those of us in Joburg have a fortunate once in a lifetime (free) opportunity to attend the 59th global ICANN meeting. ICANN meetings are held three times each year […]

Each year, ISOC-ZA partners with ISPA and most of South Africa’s Internet organisations for the annual week long get together at iWeek. If you have an interest in Internet technology, governance or just for an opportunity to discuss how the Internet develops in South Africa, you should attend iWeek. Sessions on this year’s program which […]

Following from the success of last years AfriNIC training we’re hosting “how to plan and implement IPv6 networks as well as manage Internet resources” delivered by AfriNIC on May 3 – May 6 at 125 Buitengracht St., Cape Town. Register directly with AfriNIC here

The Internet Soiety presents AfPIF 2012 from 22 – 24 August 2012, register here. The African Peering and Interconnection Forum addresses the key interconnection, peering, and traffic exchange opportunities and challenges on the continent and provides participants with global and regional insights for maximising opportunities that will help grow Internet infrastructure and services in Africa. […]

Finally we’re hosting the IPv6 AfriNIC training in Cape Town on 18 – 21 June 2012. Limited space sold out 30 spots in 2 days. IPv6 Training by AfriNIC hosted in Cape Town by ISOC-ZA We expect that at the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Create an IPv6 address plan and […]