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Kaspersky launches perfume to, uh, combat cyber attacks

We’re just as confused as you are. Kaspersky Labs — best known to the average human as the virus protection you have to pay…

Game of Thrones’ reduced final season will feature Ed Sheeran

David Benioff and Dan Weiss have been with HBO’s Game of Thrones since the beginning: they were the ones who convinced George R.R. Martin they could do…

Durban’s North Beach promenade lashed by huge-little waves

Visitors to Durban’s North Beach today likely got wet whether they wanted to or not. The usually-busy beachfront was this afternoon lashed by huge…

Cape Town Cycle Tour cancelled as dangerous gales wreak havoc

The Cape Town Cycle Tour, the world’s largest timed event, has been cancelled “due to extreme weather conditions”. It’s an unprecedented move in a…

#HelpFindDurbanBaby: baby Siwaphiwe found as SAPS arrest her mother

Update #2, 12 March, 12.50pm: Baby Siwaphiwe has been found at Marianhill toll plaza in the early hours of Sunday morning, Police tweeted. The…

Kalushi movie review: an unapologetic tale of South Africa’s past and present

If Invictus is a film on one side of the political spectrum, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu sits firmly on the other. Uncompromising…

Johannesburg’s anti-Uber #TaxiStrike according to Twitter

Update: We’ve received the following comment from Uber South Africa regarding the #TaxiStrike: Our technology is open and pro-choice and we are keen to…

China’s Smartphone Market Slips 3% as vivo Reclaims the Top Spot

Mainland China’s smartphone market has recorded another quarter of decline, slipping 3% year-on-year according to new research from Omdia. The drop marks the second…

Xiaomi 15T Series – Leica in Your Pocket

Gone are the days when professional photography meant carrying a DSLR and a bag full of lenses. With the launch of the Xiaomi 15T…

When AI Sees What We See – Why Its “Vision” Feels Weird (and Slightly Creepy)

Ever asked an AI to create “a dog riding a skateboard in jeans” and ended up with something slightly cursed? You’re not alone. AI…

The Comic Chaos of Sassy Smart Homes

Smart Devices, Big (and Brutally Honest) Feelings It’s 10 a.m., you shuffle into the kitchen in yesterday’s sweats, and your fridge cheerfully says “Good…

Optasia’s $375 Million JSE IPO Could Redefine African AI Fintech

Inside Optasia’s Rapid Ascent Optasia’s planned $375 million Johannesburg Stock Exchange listing could become the defining fintech moment of 2025.The Dubai-based AI microfinance powerhouse,…

The Many Faces of AI in South Africa’s 2025 Tech Moment

The Boardroom ViewIn South African boardrooms, AI has shifted from curiosity to competitive necessity. Executives are asking not whether to adopt AI, but how…

“Delulu” and “Rizz”- How South Africa’s 2025 Slang Meets ChatGPT and WhatsApp Culture

The Language of 2025 South Africa’s social feeds in 2025 are buzzing with new words and digital inside jokes. Slang like delulu, rizz, and…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

Connecting the Disconnected Maziv, backed by Vodacom, has announced a new phase of fibre network expansion designed to connect underserved rural and semi-urban areas….

When AI Meets Mzansi The Funniest Fails and Memes

Why South Africans Love an AI Fail Artificial intelligence is supposed to be serious business. It powers banks, telecoms, and even parts of government…

Opera Mini Data Campaigns Reshape Mobile Access in South Africa

The Data Challenge South Africans continue to face high mobile data costs relative to income. For millions, this makes full internet participation a luxury…

WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College Bring Software Engineering Training to Rural SA Youth

In a pioneering effort to tackle South Africa’s growing digital divide, WeThinkCode_ and South Cape TVET College have partnered to roll out an 18-month…

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