On 3 November 2025, on the side lines of the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town, Open Cities Lab (OCL) and eGov Foundation brought together
At the beginning of November, we experienced one of those truly serendipitous moments in the OCL calendar. It was a “divide-and-conquer” type challenge to be
This blog spotlights OCL Lead Developer Tshiamo Motshabi’s journey from joining as an intermediate developer to mentoring new talent through our graduate programme. In this
The Council Resolution App was developed to address the inefficiencies and delays caused by outdated, manual tracking systems for managing council resolutions in eThekwini Municipality.
Central to our design work is a process of listening, learning, and adapting to build tools that are accessible, scalable, and deeply user-centred. Our work
At OCL, we rely on open-source technology to build data-driven solutions that empower communities and improve city governance. In this blog, we’re spotlighting the powerful
Municipalities across KwaZulu-Natal are embarking on a digital and data transformation journey to enhance crisis response, improve service delivery, and foster data-driven decision-making for more
A data strategy drives informed decisions, improves services, and helps cities adapt while prioritising their most vulnerable residents. On September 9 2024, the City of
In 2023-2024, Open Cities Lab transitioned from a start-up to a growth phase, implementing a scale-out strategy that streamlined projects, enhanced civic engagement through platforms
In this Q&A session, CEO Megan Wadge and CSO Richard Gevers share their unique perspectives on leadership and teamwork at OCL. They highlight their complementary
