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FNB pays R13-million to three customers in vaccine lottery

FNB has announced that it has paid out R13-million to three customers for being vaccinated as part of a wellness campaign. The campaign started…

Bolt reveals 2021’s record-breaking trips in SA – including 261km ride

E-hailing app Bolt has revealed its record-breaking trips in South Africa for 2021 — including its longest ride which spanned 261,74km. The ride, from…

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…

Xtra Savings deals now on Checkers Sixty60 app

Checkers has announced that its Xtra Savings rewards programme and deals are now available on the Checkers Sixty60 app. This is the latest feature…

How to keep track of the COVID-19 vaccine stats in South Africa

As South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to reach more people, the question is no longer about who can get vaccinated, but how many…

Apps and tools to help you keep track of your loadshedding schedule and stages

Loadshedding has been a reality for South Africans for over a decade. As such, it has become easier to track and stay up-to-date with…

[Updated] Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 4

Update: A few hours after announcing Stage 2, Eskom announced that Stage 4 loadshedding would be implemented from 2pm. Stage 4 will take place…

Telkom adds MTN as roaming partner; customers gain access to network

Telkom has announced it has added MTN as a roaming partner, giving its customers access to the other carrier’s network. The partnership took effect…

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding, warns of power constraints

Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding on 2 November, the day after the 2021 local government elections. Loadshedding will commence at…

How to keep track of the 2021 local election results

The IEC has begun to publish the 2021 local government election results after South Africans went to the polls on 1 November. According to…

Airlink to trial COVID-19 Travel Pass app with passengers

Airlink has announced it will trial the IATA Travel Pass, a smartphone app for travellers that provides information on their COVID-19 status. The airline…

COVID-19 vaccine recipients over 60 can claim a R100 voucher: Here’s how

The Department of Health has announced elderly citizens that receive their first COVID-19 vaccine in November can receive a R100 voucher. The Vooma Vouchers…

What to know about Facebook’s new name Meta

Facebook has announced it has changed its company’s name to Meta to reflect its focus on building the so-called “Metaverse”. The company made the…

Google reveals South Africa’s top election-related searches

Google has published data that shows what searches related to elections people in South Africa are making leading up to the 2021 municipal elections….

Uber to offer ride discounts on Election Day: How to claim yours

Uber has announced it will offer discounts on rides to and from voting stations on 1 November to assist users on Election Day. This…

DiDi to offer discounts to voters on Election Day: How to claim yours

E-hailing app DiDi has announced it will offer first-time riders up to 50% off Election Day trips on 1 November. The offer will be…

Telkom internet users report outage across country

Telkom internet users have reported issues connecting to the ISP’s network across the country following Stage 4 loadshedding. Problems connecting to the internet for…

Eskom announces Stage 4 loadshedding until Friday

Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 4 loadshedding from 12pm on Wednesday until Friday, after which it will return to Stage 2. In…

Google, UNESCO launch training programme for African journalists

Google and UNESCO have launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to train and support journalists in Africa. The initiative aims to assist…

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