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CLOSED: Win an Alcatel Go Play worth R3499 [Competition]

This competition is now closed. Thank you to all entrants. A winner will be announced shortly. Back in May 2016, we reported that the…

The Tomorrow Children [PS4] review: splendid child labour

Have you ever played a game so confusing, so convoluted and so downright odd that you haven’t a clue what to feel, think or…

‘Samsung to pause production of Galaxy Note 7’ [Update]

Samsung has reportedly made the decision to pause production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, after several replacement units caught fire. According to Korea’s…

rAge 2016: who got their share of R1m for Telkom DGL?

This past weekend saw the Masters Final of Telkom DGL (Digital Gaming League) take place at rAge 2016, as top players slugged it out…

Jade Empire and That Dragon, Cancer: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Telkom DGL, CWL & more: here’s your rAge 2016 eSport calendar

If you can’t make it to Northgate, Johannesburg for rAge 2016 this weekend, fret not. You might be missing out on all the cosplay,…

Bringing Xiaomi to Africa: RJ van Spaandonk talks Xiaomi & future plans

Mobile In Africa (MIA) Group has made quite a splash since its launch late last year. Founded by Core Group’s RJ van Spaandonk, the…

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO has officially launched the Reno15 Series in South Africa, bringing the Reno15 Pro and Reno15 F to local shelves from 7 February. Positioned…

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

Mid-range smartphones are no longer about compromise. In 2026, they are about decisions. OPPO’s Reno15 Series arrives in South Africa with a clear one:…

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

HONOR has been steadily climbing in South Africa’s smartphone rankings, but its rise is not being driven by specs alone. Instead, the brand has…

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

Rockstar Confirms the New Date Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5…

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

December is here, and while the Black Friday dust has barely settled, South African gamers are nowhere near done hunting for upgrades. Retailers across…

Acer brings RTX 50 Series gaming laptops to South Africa with next gen AI performance

Acer unlocks next generation gaming for South Africans Acer Africa has officially rolled out its newest wave of gaming laptops powered by the NVIDIA…

OPPO Brings Its Most Affordable Smartphone to South Africa with the New A6x

OPPO South Africa has launched its most affordable smartphone yet, introducing the new OPPO A6x at a festive season price of R1 999. The device…

HONOR’s X7d Gets a Festive Boost with Free Screen Protection

December in South Africa usually brings sunshine, road trips, braais and those unpredictable moments that can send a phone straight to the floor. Whether…

TCL C755 4K UHD Google TV review, modern home entertainment

TCL has rapidly gained prominence in the South African television market in recent years. By focusing on innovative technology, competitive pricing, and stylish designs,…