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How Diesel supplied by PetroSA to Eskom may reach for your pocket

National power utility Eskom downgraded load shedding to stage 3 on Friday going into the weekend due to a new deal with PetroSA. The…

Best WhatsApp features that keep the social app top priority for users

WhatsApp users on desktop may very soon have access to tips and announcement’s once the social messaging giant rolls out its new update. This…

Bad to worse: Stage 5 load shedding on Monday

Eskom will implement stage 5 load shedding on Monday in a bid to keep the lights on and the country from national power crises….

New Twitter policy: free speech or free reign?

In a bid to find the right pace for the blue social bird, Tesla and now Twitter boss Elon Musk has introduced new rules…

Goodbye Twitter, RIP Twitter and Twitter takeover trend all on Musks’ sink

In a love-hate relationship among Twitter users with the platform, the hashtag Goodbye Twitter trended in protest against Twitter – ironically on the same…

Eskom escalates to stage 4 on Friday, SABC, others take financial hit

National power utility Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding on Friday morning due to a breakdown in generation capacity. Eskom said stage 4…

How to survive incoming brutal wave of layoffs, hiring freeze

A reduction in the number of jobs in an organization is inevitable especially considering drastic tech changes which make production simpler not to mention…

Hatch: South African social app connects people through experiences

South African app Hatch looks to provide users with a dating and social experience that’s different from the traditional approach. Rather than connecting people…

SARS warns of scammers stealing tax refunds through eFiling profiles

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about scammers who are stealing refunds by gaining access to eFiling profiles. The tax service…

Reddit Recap 2021: South African ‘Phone Robbie’ viral cash-in-transit video among top posts of the year

Reddit has released its Recap 2021, highlighting some of the major moments and top posts on the platform. Among the top upvoted posts on…

Department of Health launches complaints app: What to know about it

The National Department of Health has announced the launch of an app that lets residents in South Africa lodge and follow up on complaints…

Spotify Wrapped 2021: How to see your personal music streaming trends for the year

It’s that time of year again — Spotify has released its Wrapped experience for 2021, which takes users through a personalised story on their…

NetFlorist email from Ryan concerns social media users

On Wednesday afternoon (1 December), an email from Ryan at NetFlorist raised concerns on Twitter, with many users questioning whether the mail was legitimate…

Capitec app gets new feature that helps you send and receive payments: How to use it

Capitec has launched a new feature in its banking app called Pay Me that allows customers to receive instant payments from other users. The…

Why did CEO Jack Dorsey resign from Twitter?

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has announced that he has resigned from the company. This means that not only is he stepping down as the…

Someone has already spent over R100k in one Black Friday purchase

PayFast has launched its annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday live spending tracker, with the dashboard showing that someone has already spent over R100…

Department of Health wants South Africans to sign up to be ‘Vax Champs’

The Department of Health is encouraging South Africans to become Vaccination Champions or “Vax Champs”, by signing up online or registering on WhatsApp. The…

R100 COVID-19 vaccination vouchers extended to over 50s – but will this increase vaccination rates?

The Department of Health has announced that R100 grocery vouchers can now be redeemed by people over the age of fifty receiving their first…

How to see the top Netflix series and films in South Africa (and around the world)

In a bid to make its viewing metrics more transparent, Netflix has launched a new website that lets users see the top 10 movies…

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding for rest of the week

Eskom has announced that Stage 2 loadshedding will take place from 2pm on Wednesday, 17 November. The power cuts will continue until 5am on…

Checkers LiquorShop launches online with rare stock that costs up to R70k

The Shoprite Group has announced the launch of LiquorShop Online, bringing its Checkers bottle store franchise to the web. The website offers home delivery,…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

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