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Website lets you see real-time Black Friday weekend spending in SA

A dashboard created by PayFast lets you see Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending in South Africa in real-time — and wow, people are…

Kaspersky launches tool to help detect stalkerware

Kaspersky has developed an open-source tool to help users fight the growing threat of stalkerware, with the launch of a tool named TinyCheck. It…

Bolt adds emergency button for passengers

Bolt, an e-hailing service that operates in over 35 locations across South Africa, has added an emergency response button, dubbed the “SOS button”, to…

Elon Musk becomes world’s second-richest person

It must be a hard day in the Gates household. Tech-entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially taken the second-richest person-in-the-world title from Microsoft founder, Bill…

Ster-Kinekor launches drive-in experience in Cape Town

Ster-Kinekor has announced the launch of a new drive-in option for cinema-goers in Cape Town, thanks to a partnership with the V&A Waterfront. The…

Mboweni asks Twitter whether South Africa needs a national airline

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni attracted mixed reactions on Twitter when he posted a tweet asking whether South Africa needs a national airline. Mboweni’s tweet…

Telkom launches call centre to help you cancel services

With continued complaints around the difficulties of cancelling a Telkom contract, the telecommunications company has announced the launch of a dedicated call centre to…

Vodacom customers can get 6 months of Amazon Prime Video free

Vodacom has announced a partnership with Amazon that will give eligible customers a free six-month subscription to Amazon Prime Video. The offer applies to…

Cape Town social media scam promises licence without test

The City of Cape Town has warned residents about a recent licence scam that poses as the City’s Traffic Services Department. This scam targets…

Pick n Pay launches digital receipts for Smart Shoppers

Pick n Pay will be reducing its use of paper with a new digital receipts initiative for Smart Shopper cardholders nationwide. This new initiative,…

City of Cape Town notes growing apathy towards COVID-19 precautions

The City of Cape Town Environmental Health Service has noted increased apathy and non-adherence to COVID-19 protocols among residents in the city. Mayoral Committee…

President Ramaphosa announces COVID-19 self-quarantine

President Cyril Ramaphosa has started a self-quarantine period after exposure to someone with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis at a fundraiser. The Presidency made the…

City of Cape Town online services to go offline for three days

While online and e-Service portals for government services are a welcome offering during a pandemic (and for general convenience), the City of Cape Town…

Capitec brings shares investment platform EasyEquities to app

Capitec has brought the EasyEquities investing platform to its banking app to help clients invest in shares in South Africa and the USA. The…

TV licences to watch Netflix? What to know about the SABC proposal

Social media was full of reactions to news that Netflix and MultiChoice may be asked to collect TV licence fees for the SABC from…

Here’s the updated list of high-risk countries for South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs has released a revised list of high-risk countries whose residents won’t be allowed to enter the country for short-term…

Pick n Pay buys Bottles app to expand grocery delivery

Pick n Pay has announced that it has purchased the on-demand, online grocery and alcohol app Bottles to expand its services. Bottles originally launched…

Zoom Phone to launch for South Africa next week

Zoom is rolling out its Zoom Phone service in more countries in the next few weeks, with South Africa set to receive access next…

WordPress now allows you to post your blogs as a Twitter thread

WordPress has introduced a new posting feature for Twitter that turns your blog post into “tweetstorms” or Twitter threads. The company announced the feature…

New online fashion shopping site launches in South Africa

For those looking for more options for online clothes shopping in South Africa, the good news is that a new e-commerce fashion portal has…

SARS ‘Emergency Notification System’: Latest scam targeting taxpayers

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has brought attention to the latest scam targeting taxpayers. This time around, it’s a scam that claims to…

YouTube launches Black Voices Fund: South Africans encouraged to apply

YouTube has announced its Black Voices Fund for artists and content creators, with South Africans invited to apply for a grant through the fund….

South Africans can now buy R10 shares in major companies with FNB

First National Bank (FNB) has announced that South Africans will now have the opportunity to buy shares for as little as R10 in companies…

Wikipedia celebrates 20th birthday

The best ISPs in South Africa for Netflix

You can now stream kykNet and Mzansi Magic on Showmax

New private equity fund launches for local SMEs

Understanding S12J and investing in disruptive technology [Sponsored]

New tech startups aims to provide affordable groceries for townships

Dev creates browser game where you try to get through 2020

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra announced: price and details for South Africa

A third of gamers in South Africa hide their hobby from parents

Latest Amarok becomes South Africa’s most powerful bakkie

Great news for Toyota hot hatch fans – GR Yaris confirmed for South Africa

Honda WV-R: High-riding ‘Jazz’ now in South Africa