South Africa

With electricity hike on the way, WhatsApp scam promises discount prepaid tokens

The City of Cape Town has warned residents of a WhatsApp scam that promises residents of South Africa discounted prepaid electricity tokens. The scam…

How to access and comment on the new FPB Films and Publications Act draft guidelines

In February 2022, the Film and Publication Board released its latest draft of the classification guidelines for publications in South Africa, inviting the public…

Online services website launches for licences– but it’s off to a rough start

The Department of Transport and Road Traffic Management Corporation has announced the launch of an online traffic services website for licences, but the site’s…

When is Disney+ coming to South Africa? Company confirms launch

The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that South Africa is included in the 42 countries for its upcoming expanded launch of Disney+. The expansion…

FNB pays R13-million to three customers in vaccine lottery

FNB has announced that it has paid out R13-million to three customers for being vaccinated as part of a wellness campaign. The campaign started…

Fastest fixed internet providers in South Africa revealed for Q4 2021

The latest results for the fastest and best performing fixed internet providers for Q4 2021 have been revealed in Ookla’s new Internet Performance Report….

Apps and tools to help you keep track of your loadshedding schedule and stages

Loadshedding has been a reality for South Africans for over a decade. As such, it has become easier to track and stay up-to-date with…

[Updated] Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 4

Update: A few hours after announcing Stage 2, Eskom announced that Stage 4 loadshedding would be implemented from 2pm. Stage 4 will take place…

Telkom now offers prepaid uncapped fibre internet: How it works

Telkom has introduced an uncapped fibre internet package that lets customers pay for their connection on a prepaid basis. With the package, customers can…

Telkom adds MTN as roaming partner; customers gain access to network

Telkom has announced it has added MTN as a roaming partner, giving its customers access to the other carrier’s network. The partnership took effect…

Eskom announces Stage 2 loadshedding, warns of power constraints

Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding on 2 November, the day after the 2021 local government elections. Loadshedding will commence at…

How to keep track of the 2021 local election results

The IEC has begun to publish the 2021 local government election results after South Africans went to the polls on 1 November. According to…

Airlink to trial COVID-19 Travel Pass app with passengers

Airlink has announced it will trial the IATA Travel Pass, a smartphone app for travellers that provides information on their COVID-19 status. The airline…

Google reveals South Africa’s top election-related searches

Google has published data that shows what searches related to elections people in South Africa are making leading up to the 2021 municipal elections….

Uber to offer ride discounts on Election Day: How to claim yours

Uber has announced it will offer discounts on rides to and from voting stations on 1 November to assist users on Election Day. This…

DiDi to offer discounts to voters on Election Day: How to claim yours

E-hailing app DiDi has announced it will offer first-time riders up to 50% off Election Day trips on 1 November. The offer will be…

Telkom internet users report outage across country

Telkom internet users have reported issues connecting to the ISP’s network across the country following Stage 4 loadshedding. Problems connecting to the internet for…

Eskom announces Stage 4 loadshedding until Friday

Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 4 loadshedding from 12pm on Wednesday until Friday, after which it will return to Stage 2. In…

Venom: Let There Be Carnage review: An antihero movie with blunted edges

There’s a lot that can be said about Venom: Let There Be Carnage, a movie that’s a follow-up to one that many people didn’t like. Love…

Full-tuition scholarships for UCT Online High School now available

Sanlam has announced that it will offer full-tuition scholarships to 100 promising learners at the recently-launched UCT Online High School. Aimed at disadvantaged learners,…

Eskom changes loadshedding plans for week: What to know [Updated]

27 October update: In another change to the loadshedding schedule for the week, Eskom has increased to Stage 4 power cuts. Stage 4 will…

City of Joburg relaunches Library Services eLearning website

The City of Johannesburg’s Libraries and Information Services has re-introduced an eLearning website that offers free access to learning content. The website is available…

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

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

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Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

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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