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#StopHateForProfit: Facebook responds to ad boycott movement
Facebook has responded to the #StopHateForProfit movement that has seen advertisers boycott the platform in July, claiming it does not profit from hate. At…
Blockchain social media site launches to challenge Big Tech
Voice — a blockchain-based social media site that rewards users for quality content — is finally available for public viewing. The website aims to…
City of Cape Town trends as eviction incident goes viral
#CityofCapeTown trended on Wednesday and Thursday as users criticised the Cape Town municipality over an eviction incident that went viral. A video shared on…
GirlCode to hold hackathon to combat COVID-19 challenges
Non-profit organisation GirlCode will be holding a virtual hackathon inviting young women to create software solutions to help overcome challenges brought on by the…
Here are the free courses Microsoft launched for digital skills
Earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled a new global digital skills initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the wave of job losses worldwide….
Live news channels leave Showmax
Showmax has announced that live news has left the streaming service, with the last day for news streaming ending on 30 June. Showmax subscribers…
MTN launches 5G network: Everything you need to know
MTN has officially launched its 5G network in South Africa, following a delay earlier this month. The company now joins Vodacom and Rain in…
Vodacom now lets customers self-RICA their SIM cards
Vodacom has introduced a self-RICA feature, letting you register your new SIM card from the comfort of your home. You can access the feature…
Yep!: New app helps you find local services and businesses
Telkom has launched a new app called Yep! that helps you find services and small businesses near you — from building contractors to childcare…
COVID-19 in South Africa: #Covid19isGettingCloser trends as cases rise
As COVID-19 cases in South Africa surge past the 110 000 mark, locals have taken to Twitter to share their concerns and experiences under…
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