South Africa is experiencing extreme growth; from residential solar to iGaming, the country is evolving. As South Africans increasingly opt for internet gambling, the…
YouTube videos capture devastation of Cape Town storm, Knysna fire
We use the likes of Twitter, Instagram and Facebook extensively when covering stories across South Africa, but when the Cape Town storm rolled across…
Knysna Fire: another Western Cape disaster trends on social media
Knysna, a town situated on the Garden Route approximately 420km east of Cape Town, is battling a huge blaze sweeping across dense indigenous forest….
Cape Town storm: what’s running, delayed or cancelled in the city
You’ve probably heard the numerous warnings on social media about the weather set to rock Cape Town on Wednesday, but if you haven’t, it’s…
Everyone in Cape Town is a closet meteorologist, Facebook thread reveals
Cape Town’s citizens just love talking about the weather, and that’s no more apparent than in this Facebook comment thread. Popular snow forecast and…
Rewatch Ariana Grande’s #OneLoveManchester concert on YouTube
Update, 5 June, 12pm: if you missed last night’s concert in Manchester, it’s now available in its entirety on Ariana Grande’s YouTube channel, embedded…
Weekly Round Up Podcast #108: Covfefe & water from fog
Welcome to Weekly Round Up, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This week, Hadlee Simons…
Neill Blomkamp’s Oats Studios continues his love affair with aliens
Neill Blomkamp has a weird obsession with aliens. The South African director is however pushing the envelope in another way. An experimental short film…
Starbucks is coming to Cape Town before the end of 2017
Starbucks is coming to Cape Town and Durban, according to a financial statement published by rights holder Taste Holdings. The news comes just over a…
Hikers, T-rex throw impromptu dance party on Lion’s Head
With the taps running ever drier in the city, it seems that a select number of Cape Town residents have finally lost their minds….
Twitter adds 230+ new emoji for your enjoyment
Twitter’s 300-million strong user base can look forward to a treat today. The social network’s UX designer Bryan Haggarty announced this week that users…
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