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Netflix and UNESCO launch African Folktales short film competition

Netflix and UNESCO have launched an ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ short film competition aimed at filmmakers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The competition winners will get the…

Netflix announces Squid Game as its most watched series launch ever

Netflix has announced that Korean series Squid Game is now its most-watched series launch ever, with over 111 million households tuning in. The series…

Pothole Patrol app launched in Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with Discovery Insure and Dialdirect Insurance, has launched a new Pothole Patrol app and WhatsApp bot for residents…

First online South Africa-focused depression screening tool under development

The first validated online depression screening tool suitable to the South African context is under development. The tool adapts the Centre for Epidemiological Studies…

How to get your digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate

The South African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate System is now live with citizens able to access and download their digital certificates. Health Minister Dr Joe…

Vodacom launches its VodaPay super app with R1 deals

Vodacom has announced that its VodaPay super app is now officially live for customers of any network to download and use, with the launch…

MTN MoMo launches prepaid digital vouchers for health consults

MTN has launched a prepaid digital health service through its MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) app, which gives users access to vouchers for nurse appointments…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

Personal data of South Africans compromised in Department of Justice breach

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has warned that malware that attacked its IT system may have exposed the personal data of…

TymeBank and Foschini Group partner to offer payment options, benefits

TymeBank has partnered with The Foschini Group (TFG) to offer financial products and services to the retail giant’s customers. Announced on 5 October, the…

Facebook explains cause of outage as WhatsApp, Instagram come back online

Facebook has explained the cause of an hours-long global outage affecting its services and apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram. The company shared a statement…

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp go down in global outage

*Update: Facebook has now issued a statement on the cause of the outage, which Downdetector has said is one of the largest it has…

FNB processes over R1 billion in payments since Virtual Card launch

FNB has announced it has processed over R1 billion in payments from customers using its Virtual Card on the FNB and RMB Private Bank…

W-Sport: TelkomONE gets a dedicated women’s sports channel

Telkom has added dedicated women’s sports channel W-Sport to its TelkomONE streaming service, offering live football coverage and other events. W-Sport is now available…

Post Office to launch mobile app for car licence renewals

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced it is developing a mobile app that will let users renew their car licences digitally. The…

South Africans optimistic about cryptocurrency investments – survey

A survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has shown that South African crypto investors are expressing positive outlooks, with most intending to hold…

Cape Town to install sand nets to combat southeaster winds

The City of Cape Town has announced it will install wind nets along Hout Bay Beach to prevent sand from gathering on nearby roads….

My Smart City service delivery app expands to Tshwane

My Smart City, the service delivery app that lets citizens report issues and complaints, is now available in Tshwane. The platform previously launched for…

Wikimedia wants more South Africans to contribute to Wikipedia, launches campaign

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced a campaign in collaboration with the South African creative community promoting the right of access to knowledge and encouraging…

TikTok hits one billion monthly users

TikTok has announced it has hit a milestone of one billion monthly users five years after the app launched and despite political headaches. “TikTok…

Facebook pauses development of “Instagram Kids” app

Facebook has announced it is pausing development of an Instagram app aimed at children and will instead focus on parental supervisions tools. The pause…

Chipper Cash launches in South Africa with free P2P payments, crypto investments

Chipper Cash has launched in South Africa, bringing unlimited free domestic money transfers to locals, as well as a range of other financial features….

Study reveals South Africa’s global ranking for Digital Quality of Life

A ranking by cybersecurity company Surfshark 2021 has revealed the global and regional position of South Africa when it comes to digital quality of…

MTN launches free online school: What to know about it

YouTube announces three South Africans in Black Voices Music Class of 2022

Cape Union Mart to host virtual screenings for BANFF film festival

Local bank launches innovative digital hub for SMEs

Anzisha Prize reveals top 26 entrepreneurs for 2021

Cape Town tech startup creates innovative food-related platform

Logitech MeetUp review: Group video conferencing made simple

Apple Watch Series 7 arrives in South Africa: Price and details

PlayStation announces God of War (2018) is coming to PC

Road test: Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Intens

Road Test: Audi RS6 Avant

Here are the winners of the 2021 South African Car of the Year Awards