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UCT to launch online high school in 2022

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced it will launch an online high school next year to create new opportunities for learners. The…

Instagram adds tools for users to limit sensitive content

Facebook has introduced a setting that gives users the option to restrict potentially sensitive content in their Instagram Explore tab. The setting is now…

HalloApp: Former WhatsApp employees launch messaging rival

Two former WhatsApp employees have launched HalloApp, an instant messaging service that promises complete privacy and end-to-end encrypted communication. The app aims to compete…

68% of South Africans have encountered online scammers in past year

A survey by Kaspersky has showed that 68% of South African respondents and their loved ones have encountered online scammers in the last year….

The best performing broadband internet providers in SA for Q2 2021

The latest Speed Intelligence report by Ookla has revealed the fastest fixed broadband internet providers in South Africa for the second quarter of 2021….

YouTube to highlight health videos from official sources

YouTube has announced it will introduce new features aimed at promoting health-related searches and videos from credible sources. The features form part of YouTube’s…

IEC launches portal to allow South Africans to register to vote online

The IEC has launched an online portal to help South Africans register to vote or update their details for the upcoming local elections. The…

Android 11 launches: Some of the new features to look forward to

On 8 September Google launched the latest version of its mobile operating system — Android 11. So what are some of the biggest changes…

Clicks ad: South Africans share natural hair pics with #ClicksChallenge as Clicks stores close for a day

As South Africans continue to discuss the Clicks hair ad, the #ClicksChallenge has emerged on Twitter as the top local trend. The hashtag involves…

Cash Crusaders launches online Click & Collect platform

In the first step to roll out an e-commerce platform for the company, Cash Crusaders has launched its online Click & Collect service on…

Africanize: New food delivery app launches in Cape Town

A new food delivery app called Africanize has launched in Cape Town, with a focus on including small-scale food entrepreneurs and gourmet chefs. The…

Experian leaked data, which exposed 24m South Africans, ends up on internet

Despite assertions that it had curtailed a data incident, credit bureau Experian South Africa has now confirmed that the leaked data — which exposed…

Vodacom introduces VodaBucks rewards and online store

Vodacom has revamped its loyalty rewards programme and introduced the VodaBucks Rewards Programme platform, which lets you redeem the virtual currency to buy items…

Can you spot a deepfake? Online quiz tests your skills

In conjunction with its new tool to help spot deepfake videos, Microsoft has also launched a quiz to test your skills spotting the fake…

Twitter adding more context to trends list

Ever see the Twitter trends list and have no idea what the trending words and hashtags mean? You’re not alone. As a result of…

Government launches free COVID-19 contact tracing app in South Africa

The Department of Health has announced the launch of a new app to alert users in South Africa if they have been exposed to…

South Africans can now book a COVID-19 test online

VFS Global has launched an online appointment booking service for diagnostic COVID-19 tests which allows South Africans to book their test with a local…

Uber launches package delivery service in South Africa

E-hailing app company Uber has announced the launch of a package delivery service in South Africa that lets you send items to family and…

Cape Town cold front brings snow to Table Mountain [Pics]

Social media users were in for a treat when Table Mountain Cableway staff and those visiting the area shared pictures and videos of snow….

South Africa the top country for digital activism – Change.org

Change.org’s Global Digital Civic Engagement Index has ranked South Africa as the top country for digital activism in the first half of 2020. The…

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