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Eskom implements stage 4 load shedding, stage 3 until Sunday

Eskom has implemented stage 4 load shedding just five days into January 2023. The buckling national power utility implemented stage 4 power outages from…

A load shedding kit you need, to sail past any Eskom stage

Stage 5 load shedding is set to continue as bad weather including recurring breakdowns continue to prolong power frustrations around the country. The power…

Eskom a walking catastrophe says analyst

Energy expert Ted Blom has described national power utility Eskom as a walking catastrophe, with South African’s unlikely to see an end to Eskom’s…

Stage 6, 7, Stage 8 load shedding next? | What to expect from Eskom

South Africa plummeted into stage 6 load shedding on Thursday leaving most parts of the country with prolonged outages and cold breakfasts. Stage 6…

Eskom implements stage 6 load shedding from 12pm

Eskom will now implement stage 6 from 12 Pm on Wednesday, until further notice. Due to a high number of breakdowns since midnight, including…

Here’s what Twitter checkmark colours will mean

The incoming introduction of different colour checkmarks will possibly filter the fake from the authentic while identifying politicians from celebrities. Twitter will introduce different…

Eskom, load shedding, and the total grid collapse message causing panic

Eskom issued a statement on Tuesday warning against a viral message seeking to cause panic doing the rounds. The viral message alleged Eskom was…

New secure drivers license card approved: here’s what you do next

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has introduced a new driver’s license card which hopes to upgrade current security features. The minister confirmed goverment approved the…

New online laws: Here’s what you need to know before you’re charged

President Cyril Ramaphosa approved the Films and Publications Amendment Act in February this year and this is what it means for you. The new…

WATCH: You’ll be out of a job if these catch up to your industry

Digital media platform, Mashable and a developer friend of mine have one phrase in common. “Anything you can do, AI can do better.” That…

WATCH: SASSA warns against fake social media accounts ripping people off

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has once again warned the public against fake social media profiles that lure victims into scams. SASSA…

MTN confirms talks with Telkom still on track

MTN has confirmed that talks with Telkom to possibly acquire share capital in return for shares are still ongoing. In a cautionary statement on…

Eskom warns of load shedding at short notice

Power utility Eskom has warned of another series of blackouts this week. In a statement, Eskom warned the public of constrained generation systems and…

WATCH: Chocolate for mosquitoes: New sugar-bait tool hopes to end malaria

Mosquito season is almost here and we think we’ve spotted innovation that may just be a mosquito’s achilles heel. We’ve spotted a new tool…

WhatsApp bots train 100k learners, win awards

Teaching in classrooms, the same way it has been done in the past is fast becoming a thing of the past as innovation continues…

Load shedding expected this week

Load shedding is back and will be implemented at 4 pm on Tuesday evening. Eskom issued a statement confirming a shortage of generation capacity….

Story agency Bird aims to shift media narratives about Africa

Non-profit organisation Africa No Filter (ANF) has launched Bird, a mobile-focused agency aimed at shifting media narratives around Africa. Designed for mobile audiences, Bird…

Business Insider South Africa set to launch February 2018

South Africa will soon get its own edition of Business Insider, thanks to a partnership between the latter and Media24. Launched in 2007, Business…

Tornadoes and Katrina: the totally fake news from Cape Town’s storm

If you’re reading this piece, good for you. It means that you’re actively searching for the truth among the steaming pile of manure that…

15+ SA journalists you should follow on Twitter [Digital All Stars]

Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on…

Wikipedia’s new crowdfunded newspaper ‘can fix news’

Today, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales launched Wikitribune — an online crowdfunded newspaper looking to combat “fake news.” According to Wales, media’s move to the internet broke…

Cracked: could this comedy site’s model prevent another ‘Shelley Garland’?

I’ve been reluctant to add my voice to the hailstorm of opinions surrounding the ongoing Huffington Post South Africa ‘Shelley Garland’ saga (you can…

[Updated] Here’s what went down at the Huffington Post SA this weekend

Update, 20 April: The Huffington Post has revealed Marius Roodt, a white man from Johannesburg, as the man behind the blog. Roodt says he was concerned…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

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

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel