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Avengers: Endgame tops R89.4m at the SA box office in its third week

There’s no denying that Avengers: Endgame has been a hit worldwide, but it’s also fairly popular in South Africa. According to data from Filmfinity,…

What character development? Twitter flames the latest episode of Game of Thrones

As is tradition for the past few weeks, on Mondays Twitter reacts to Game of Thrones. This week’s second-last episode in the eight season-long…

Burn Media announces Cobus Heyl as director, chief product officer

Burn Media Group — which publishes Memeburn and its sister site Ventureburn — today announced Cobus Heyl as the company’s new chief product officer. Heyl…

The designer of South Africa’s flag, Fred Brownell, has died

The designer of South Africa’s democratic-era flag, Fred Brownell, has died age 79. Arts & Culture minister Nathi Mthethwa broke the news on Sunday…

Game of Thrones S8 E5: spoiler-free GIF-only review

The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones Season 8 was intense and upsetting to say the least. One GIF can, in fact, sum it…

WhatsApp will soon stop working on these older devices

WhatsApp revealed a list of mobile operating systems that will no longer include support for the messaging platform. Support for Android 2.3.7 and iOS…

Hotstar’s IPL 2019 final broadcast smashed a global streaming record

Indian streaming company Hotstar set a new world streaming record this weekend, thanks largely to the IPL. The Indian T20 cricket tournament final between…

Smart TVs Are Becoming South Africa’s New Smart-Home Control Hubs

The living room becomes mission control for home tech South African homes are stepping deeper into the smart-living era, and the living room is…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

Festive shopping becomes a delivery stress test South Africa’s holiday season is no longer only about packed malls and last minute trolley battles. It…

South Africa’s Telcos Turn to AI As Networks Enter a Reliability Era

AI becomes the new network backbone South Africa’s telecom industry is not chasing hype any longer. After years of competing on tower density and…

New Ookla Insights Show MTN Holding Mobile Speed Lead as Vodacom Claims 5G Advantage

South Africa’s mobile networks are once again setting the pace for the continent. New performance data from Ookla shows MTN and Vodacom dominating mobile…

Motorola and Swarovski Bring Foldable Luxury to South Africa with the Brilliant Collection

A fusion of technology and luxury Motorola Mobility has officially unveiled the Motorola Brilliant Collection by Swarovski®, a limited edition collaboration that blends cutting-edge…

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

AI meets healthcare in a first for South African fintech Sanlam Fintech is broadening its reach beyond money management with an upgrade to its…

OPPO A6 Pro 5G launches in South Africa with bigger battery and tougher build

Built for South African lifestyles OPPO has officially launched the A6 Pro 5G in South Africa, bringing a combination of power, durability, and sleek…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

A New Chapter for OPPO in South Africa OPPO South Africa has appointed Jace Chen as its new Chief Executive Officer, signalling a shift…

Understanding Forex Market Liquidity in South Africa

The South African Forex market offers access to global currency pairs with increasingly sophisticated platforms and tools. One of the most important concepts for…