The Public Internet Terminal (PIT) is an initiative that brings electronic communication and a bright future to all South African citizens. It was launched in 1998 as a joint venture between the Department of Communications (DoC) and the South African Post Office (SAPO).
The aim is to create a communications infrastructure through which the public can have access to government information and government services. The public will also be empowered to have electronic access to information and communication via electronic mail.
There are 700 PIT terminals in South Africa.
Five basic categories of services are offered providing direct access to:
- government information and services, such as application for a driver’s licence, ID forms and government post employment forms (Z83)
- business information, such as databases of local SMMEs
- educational services
- communication by e-mail
- connection to the Internet.