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No load shedding expected on Thursday but Eskom won’t totally rule it out

The likelihood of load shedding is low on Thursday, but it seems that Eskom doesn’t feel comfortable tempting fate. In an update on Wednesday,…

Updated: Get your COVID-19 facts straight with these online resources

In these times of hysteria, misinformation and scaremongering, it’s important that you understand the facts surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We’ve compiled a list…

There are now 150 confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in South Africa

The first confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus case in South Africa was identified on 5 March. Just over a week later, more than 20 people since…

DStv Now is making 24-hour news channels free to all in South Africa

DStv has made six of its premium 24-hour news channels free to watch for South Africa via its DStv Now streaming service. Announced last…

The latest ‘Last Week Tonight’ episode is just plain eerie

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing a lot of industries, but one may be a surprise to you: late night talk shows. Most of these…

Cape Town firefighters battle blaze on Table Mountain, Lion’s Head

Update: 9pm, Sun 15 March: Residents in Nettleton Road, Clifton have now been ordered to evacuate, the City of Cape Town announced. Update Table…

Load shedding to halt at 11pm, restart at Stage 2 tomorrow morning

Eskom will halt load shedding tonight, and resume in the morning, the utility announced on Friday. This comes after Stage 4 load shedding was…

COVID-19 coronavirus podcasts: subscribe to these for news and updates

It’s not easy keeping up with all the COVID-19 coronavirus news. Updates are flying in as the outbreak evolves, and even more so within…

Eskom confirms Stage 2 load shedding on Tuesday after bleak update

In a decidedly bleak update, Eskom on Monday confirmed that load shedding will continue into Tuesday, stepping up a stage as well. Stage 1…

South Africa now has 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus

South Africa’s department of health on Monday confirmed that another four people have tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases…

Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented on Monday, says Eskom

Eskom will implement Stage 1 load shedding on Monday after a nightmare weekend for the power utility. After losing seven generating units across four…

South Africa’s heath dept confirms the second known case of COVID-19 coronavirus

The South African Department of Health on Saturday confirmed its second known case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the country. In a statement, the department…

South Africa hits Google with searches for ‘face masks’ and ‘hand sanitizer’

If you’re heading to the shops to stock up on supplies this weekend, it could be a busy one. According to data from Google,…

‘No load shedding currently expected’ this weekend, says Eskom

Eskom on Friday announced that load shedding is not expected to be implemented this weekend, pushing its current load shedding-free streak to two weeks….

South Africa reports its first case of COVID-19 coronavirus

It’s official. South Africa has just logged its first COVID-19 coronavirus case in Kwazulu-Natal. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry of health confirmed…

What coronavirus info is Africa searching for? Google sheds some light

Africa is taking to Google to find out more about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, that has now affected more than 90 000 people across…

Pollution in China decreased after coronavirus quarantines were implemented

As deadly as the recent coronavirus outbreak has been for China, it has — ironically — also made the country more healthy. According to…

Eskom: ‘increased’ chance of load shedding on Tuesday

Eskom is on edge once again. After a week of no load shedding, the utility on Monday announced that the chance for power cuts…

A second ‘mini moon’ has been orbiting Earth and we only just noticed it

Don’t look now — because you won’t be able to see it — but planet Earth has caught itself a new mini moon. Discovered…

SAWS: ‘severe thunderstorm’ warning for Johannesburg on Friday afternoon

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued severe weather warnings for parts of South Africa, including the Western Cape and Gauteng. At around…

Two South Africans test positive for coronavirus in Japan – health ministry

Two South Africans who were working aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, the country’s health ministry confirmed. In a…

Update: Cape Town Metrorail train service resumes after earlier power cut

Update, Thursday 27 Feb, 5.30pm: Eskom has restored the power to the Cape Town Metrorail train system, the service announced on Twitter. Metrorail has…

‘Emergency maintenance’ could mean load shedding on Thursday

Eskom has warned that there could be load shedding on Thursday as power plants will be taken offline for “emergency repairs”. The utility made…

Mr D Food will now deliver perscription meds from MediRite during lockdown

Ndabeni-Abrahams disciplined after viral lunch photo catches President’s eye

WhatsApp adds strict forwarding limit on messages during COVID-19 pandemic

We’re still open to working with Custostech says HAVAIC CEO in statement

SA’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group launches innovation hub

Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [08/04/2020]

Huawei P40 Lite: South African pricing and availability revealed

This is the PlayStation 5’s startling new DualSense controller

192MP smartphone camera sensors are reportedly in the works

BMW’s latest 2 Series Gran Coupe is now available in South Africa

Toyota’s new Corolla blends sharper style with upgraded features

The Suzuki S-Presso is now South Africa’s cheapest passenger car