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WhatsApp launches short film about NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Is WhatsApp making movies? Social App WhatsApp has commissioned its very first film project with Nigerian NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Meta-owned company has…

Here’s some good news for WhatsApp group administrators

Here’s some good news for WhatsApp group admins. You will now have just over two days to delete unwanted messages from group chats. 🧑‍💻…

One feature WhatsApp needs

App messaging giant WhatsApp has taken on social messaging to a whole new level. Users, can not only send and receive text messages, but…

WhatsApp hacks you never knew existed

Here are a few WhatsApp hacks you probably didn’t know existed. Bold feature Ever wonder how to bold your text right before you send…

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…

Whatsapp: users get two days to delete message

Facebook-owned messaging app Whatsapp will soon allow users to delete messages sent to receivers long after a day. This falls as part of the…

WhatsApp users can now leave groups discreetly

WhatsApp users can now leave groups discreetly and control who sees them online. There is finally a way you can leave that work, family,…

With electricity hike on the way, WhatsApp scam promises discount prepaid tokens

The City of Cape Town has warned residents of a WhatsApp scam that promises residents of South Africa discounted prepaid electricity tokens. The scam…

What to know about WhatsApp Web and how to use it

WhatsApp is by far the most popular instant messaging app on the planet. It should come as no surprise that this convenient app has…

You can now access Pick n Pay customer support on WhatsApp

Pick n Pay Smart Shoppers can now access customer support and other services using WhatsApp thanks to a partnership between the retailer and Clickatell….

Facebook Business Coach launches on WhatsApp with free lessons

Facebook Business Coach has launched on WhatsApp, allowing users in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other English-speaking countries to access lessons through the messaging…

WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for chat backup: How to enable it

WhatsApp has announced the launch of end-to-end encryption for your chat backup stored on iCloud and Google Drive. This will allow users to secure…

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…

Knowledge Trust to host Career Expo on WhatsApp

The Knowledge Trust has announced it will host an Education and Career Expo entirely on WhatsApp to help young, unemployed South Africans. The three-month…

WhatsApp rolls out iOS to Android chat transfer

WhatsApp has begun to roll out the option for users to transfer their chat history from iOS devices to Android using an adapter cable….

Kaspersky warns of WhatsApp mod that downloads trojan malware

Kaspersky has warned of a malicious version of a popular WhatsApp mod that contains trojan malware that can attack mobile devices and their owners….

What to know about the new KFC WhatsApp ordering feature

KFC has announced that customers can now order food for collection from certain restaurants using WhatsApp. The service, launched this month, is fully automated…

WhatsApp rolls out ‘View Once’ feature for photos, videos: How to use it

WhatsApp has announced a ‘View Once’ feature that lets users send videos and photos that disappear after their contacts have opened them. WhatsApp said…

WhatsApp introduces new updates for Business accounts

WhatsApp has announced several new updates to its Business account system to let businesses set up quicker and interact better with their customers. The…

MTN partners with Ozow to let you buy airtime with an EFT on WhatsApp

MTN has partnered with financial services company Ozow to offer airtime purchases on WhatsApp using an EFT payment method. The network provider announced the…

WATCH: It’s not an electricity crisis, says energy minister Gwede Mantashe

Four things banks should let go of in 2022

Snapchat for Web launches with some issues

‘Crypto bros, move over. The future is female’

Jason’s investment in SA heritage brands pays off

How businesses can empower SMEs in South Africa

Vivo launches V25e, a vlogger’s dream

Vivo launches the V25 5G with colour changing back

Huawei Nova 10 lands in SA: Is it just pretty or can it deliver?

Review: Land Rover Defender 90 D300X

Review: Mazda CX-5 DE Akera

EQC 400 4Matic is SA’s first battery-powered Mercedes

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