South Africa

Thor: Love and Thunder tickets now on sale in SA: How to get yours

Disney Africa has announced that advance tickets are now on sale for Marvel’s upcoming film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. The film is set for…

New online booking platform in Cape Town protects cleaners from hidden fees

One of the major concerns about gig work platforms and booking platforms for domestic workers is how much the platform deducts for service fees….

Spot the robot dog roams Cape Town as part of showcase

Residents of Cape Town were treated to sights of a robot dog walking through the CBD as Dwyka Mining Services showcased Boston Dynamic’s Spot….

Pick n Pay groceries coming to Takealot’s Mr D app

Pick n Pay groceries are coming to the Mr D app, thanks to a partnership between the food retailer and Takealot. While the grocery…

How many tickets did FlySafair sell in its R8 sale?

Last week, local airline FlySafair trended on social media as it launched its R8 sale. But how many tickets did the airline sell as…

Zapper adds tap-on-phone payments

Mobile payments platform Zapper has added the ability for merchants to accept card and digital payments on their phones with just a tap. This…

Disney+ offers discounted subscription ahead of SA launch

Ahead of its launch in May, Disney is offering a discounted annual subscription for those interested in its streaming platform Disney+. However, it comes…

How to see the top Netflix series and films in South Africa (and around the world)

In a bid to make its viewing metrics more transparent, Netflix has launched a new website that lets users see the top 10 movies…

Government wants to give all people in South Africa access to internet within two years

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has noted ambitious plans by government to give all residents in South Africa internet access…

Spotify now lets you see the top songs in major cities in South Africa

Spotify has announced that it will let users in South Africa see the top streamed songs in the cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban,…

COVID-19 booster shots study starts in SA: What to know about it

The Department of Health has updated the public on the process that will be used for booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, booster…

How to keep track of the COVID-19 vaccine stats in South Africa

As South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to reach more people, the question is no longer about who can get vaccinated, but how many…

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…

OPPO South Africa Enters New Growth Phase with Jace Chen as CEO

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South Africa’s Top Gamers Crowned at MTN SHIFT Gaming Grand Finals

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

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Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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