Reshanthan Moodley has boldly transformed the South African Police Service by bringing in smart digital tools like facial recognition cameras and advanced crime management systems. Starting from helping officers with tech problems, he rose to lead big projects that blend cuttingedge technology with strong ethics and community care. Always learning and teaching, Resh shows how using new tools thoughtfully can make police work smarter, safer, and more trusted by the people. His story proves that one person’s passion and perseverance can drive real change in even the oldest institutions.
The Western Cape Government has won the Public Service Innovation Award at the United Nations Public Service Forum for its CitizenCentric Digital Transformation project. The project aims to improve the living standards of citizens through the use of digital technology and has been successful in creating a citizenfocused digital infrastructure and eliminating the digital divide. The WCG plans to continue to build on its digital infrastructure to further improve public services.