South Africa

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…

You can now get books delivered using OneCart delivery

OneCart, a South African personalised online shopping platform, has partnered with Exclusive Books and the HP Store to expand its offering into the landscape…

Ster-Kinekor launches drive-in experience in Cape Town

Ster-Kinekor has announced the launch of a new drive-in option for cinema-goers in Cape Town, thanks to a partnership with the V&A Waterfront. The…

Mboweni asks Twitter whether South Africa needs a national airline

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni attracted mixed reactions on Twitter when he posted a tweet asking whether South Africa needs a national airline. Mboweni’s tweet…

Telkom launches call centre to help you cancel services

With continued complaints around the difficulties of cancelling a Telkom contract, the telecommunications company has announced the launch of a dedicated call centre to…

Remote work: Most SA employees don’t want to return to pre-pandemic work models

Research by Kaspersky has found that most South African employees don’t want to return to traditional pre-pandemic work routines and schedules, even after the…

Capitec launches virtual banking card

Capitec has announced the launch of a virtual card for clients — a completely digital banking card that can be used to shop online…

UberNam: Uber testing more affordable trip option for Joburg, Cape Town

Uber has announced the launch of UberNam — a more affordable ride option for Johannesburg and Cape Town that has trips starting from as…

Ollie Health: South Africa gets first virtual healthcare appointment app

The first virtual healthcare booking app for South Africa has launched, bringing locals a new way to book virtual appointments with healthcare professionals. The…

Starbucks launching in Cape Town – and you can book your opening day visit online

Starbucks has announced that six stores will open in Cape Town over the next four weeks — with Capetonians able to book a slot…

You can now watch some Showmax content for free

Showmax has announced a new free version of the streaming service that lets you watch content without a subscription. The company launched its free…

SA series Kings of Joburg lands on Netflix in December

Netflix has teamed up with a South African production company to create Africa’s next Original series, with Kings of Joburg premiering next month on the…

New car shopping website launches for South Africans

Motus Holdings has announced a new car shopping website that will help South Africans browse through and buy both new and used cars and…

TelkomOne: SABC and Telkom enter streaming agreement

Telkom and the SABC have entered into an agreement that will see the national broadcaster’s content available on the new TelkomOne streaming service. This…

Vodacom customers can get 6 months of Amazon Prime Video free

Vodacom has announced a partnership with Amazon that will give eligible customers a free six-month subscription to Amazon Prime Video. The offer applies to…

Cape Town social media scam promises licence without test

The City of Cape Town has warned residents about a recent licence scam that poses as the City’s Traffic Services Department. This scam targets…

Here are the winners of the 2020 MTN Business App of the Year Awards

The winners of this year’s MTN Business App of the Year Awards have been named — with South African financial apps, education apps, and…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

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

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

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

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

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

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves