Event Brief
Daily Maverick: hackers target South African municipalities
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Lindsey Schutters said South African municipalities are vulnerable to ransomware gangs and phishing attacks.
WHO: Lindsey Schutters
WHAT: Explained how hackers could hold local government data for ransom
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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