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Helen Zille infuriates Twitter after defending colonialism

Helen Zille may have been on Twitter for a while, but she still hasn’t acquired the skill of knowing when to put the phone down…

WhatsApp flaw lets hackers take over accounts in seconds

WhatsApp and Telegram’s online platforms had a bug that allowed hackers to take full control of anyone’s account by sending a simple image to a…

Cape Town’s Berg River Dam is now one giant puddle

I’m not sure how many more articles I can kick off with the words “Cape Town’s in the midst of a water crisis”, but…

Google Family Link lets you monitor kids’ mobile usage

Apple’s Family Sharing functionality has been one of the better features for parents, allowing them to approve family members’ purchases and more. Now, Google…

Weekly Round Up Podcast #98: WikiLeaks vs CIA, SA vs ad-blocking & more

Welcome to Weekly Roundup, our podcast discussing the latest tech trends, innovation and news from the last few days. This time, the ever-present Hadlee…

Verified Twitter accounts post swastikas in Turkish hack

Last week, the Netherlands barred two Turkish ministers from speaking to expatriates ahead of a national memorandum. On 16 April, Turkey will be voting whether or…

The Matrix reboot is the nail in the coffin for original cinema

All around the world, there are young filmmakers trying to raise the minimum amount of money to make their films. They receive little to…

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

OpenAI has launched GPT 5.2, a major model upgrade now available in both the API and ChatGPT. It is described as the company’s most…

WhatsApp Beta Tests Cross-Platform Messaging and AI Replies as South Africans Spot Early Signs

WhatsApp’s 2025 update surge is in full motion and South Africa is once again at the front of the global test pool. With more…

Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $82.7B deal as regulators prepare for a global showdown

Netflix has officially announced its intention to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets in a proposed $82.7 billion deal that, if approved, would reshape…

OpenAI’s new offline AI model could reshape Africa’s app market in 2026

The breakthrough that changes everything OpenAI has revealed a compact offline AI model that can run fully on-device. No cloud connection. No data usage….

AI side hustles are becoming South Africa’s newest obsession

A new digital side hustle is taking off Across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a new kind of side hustle is starting to reshape…

Monitors Are the New Power Move in Africa’s Gaming Boom

Africa’s gaming surge is changing what players need Africa’s gaming market has officially entered a new era. With South Africa now valued at over…

Three South African Schools Win Global Recognition in Robotics Innovation

Three South African schools have earned top global honours in the Inspired Builds robotics competition, a worldwide STEM challenge that involved 111 schools across…

Temu Chooses Nigerian Startup Dellyman To Power Nationwide Deliveries

Temu is making one of its most significant moves in Africa to date, selecting Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman as its delivery partner for Nigeria….

HONOR Showcases Human-Centric Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025

A standout presence at Africa’s leading technology showcase Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR wrapped up a successful three days at the Africa…

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…

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…

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