South Africa

SANParks launches reality TV show, Away for Repair

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the launch of a new 13-week reality TV series called Away for Repair. The show aims to…

Checkers Sixty60 is the most downloaded on-demand grocery app in SA

Shoprite Holdings has revealed its Checkers Sixty60 on-demand grocery delivery app has had more than 1.5 million downloads since it launched in late 2019,…

How to check your voter registration online in South Africa

If you want to check whether you’re registered to vote in South Africa and your voter registration details, you can do so easily online….

You can now buy Pick n Pay Clothing on Zando

Pick n Pay has announced it has partnered with online fashion retailer Zando to offer the their clothing ranges on the e-commerce platform. The…

Vodacom switches on 5G network in Kimberley

Vodacom Central Region has announced it has switched on its 5G mobile network in Kimberley in the Northern Cape province. Users with 5G-enabled devices…

Virgin Mobile South Africa is shutting down

Virgin Mobile South Africa, one of the country’s oldest Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), has announced it will cease operation later this year. The…

Canon launches academy for amateur photographers

Canon South Africa has launched an online academy programme to offer photography workshops and practical experience to camera owners. The Canon Academy aims to…

Spur launches first drive-thru restaurant

Spur has opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Pretoria, a first for the food franchise that aims to allow customers order and collect food…

Stage 2 loadshedding to continue until Friday

Following two days of loadshedding, Eskom has announced that rolling blackouts will continue until Friday, 4 June. The national power utility made the announcement…

Trace Academia: Free online vocational training platform launched in South Africa

French entertainment giant Trace has launched a free educational platform called Trace Academia to train unemployed youth in South Africa. The platform was announced…

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding

Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding will take place from Monday, 31 May until Tuesday morning, with the chance of more blackouts throughout this…

PnP Mobile offers paperless RICA

Pick n Pay has announced PnP Mobile customers can now RICA their SIM cards without having to supply physical documents such as their ID…

Spotify announces new specials for new and free users

Spotify has launched new specials for its Individual plan in South Africa to entice first-time users and bring back users who cancelled their Premium…

Reserve Bank exploring feasibility of digital currency for South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced that it has started a study to investigate the feasibility of a digital currency for the…

Where to watch the Friends reunion special in South Africa

Grab your five best mates and plonk yourself on the couch, The Friends reunion special will be available to watch in South Africa. Multichoice announced…

Contactless payments overtake traditional chip and PIN – FNB

First National Bank (FNB) has revealed contactless payments have surpassed traditional chip and PIN payments among its card users for the first time ever….

Stats SA pilot census to use online registration

The Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Census 2021 Pilot will use online registration in conjuction with traditional data-gathering methods, offering residents an alternative to…

Telkom expands International Roaming for prepaid customers

Telkom has launched full international roaming services for its prepaid and Top-Up customers to make calls and browse the internet. The service provider announced…

5 ways to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa

With Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout kicking off in South Africa, the Department of Health has summarised all the ways people can…

Pick n Pay launches free online fitness classes for Smart Shoppers

Pick n Pay has launched a range of Livefit fitness equipment that comes with free online classes for Smart Shopper programme members. The retailer…

South African Information Regulator to take action on WhatsApp privacy policy

The Information Regulator of South Africa has said that it will be taking further action regarding the WhatsApp privacy policy changes. The regulator made…

How to easily keep track of COVID-19 cases in South Africa

Early in the pandemic, it was more difficult to keep track of new or active COVID-19 cases in South Africa. However, there are now…

iSchoolAfrica iPad programme reaches 100 000 learners

South Africa education initiative iSchoolAfrica has enabled more than 100 000 learners with iPads and other digital learning technology. The initiative made the announcement…

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

Epson Partners with Global Icon Shakira to Inspire Youth Creativity Across Africa and Beyond

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history