South Africa

Netflix price and plans in South Africa: Everything you need to know

Netflix is undeniably the most accessible and affordable option to gain access to a library of quality content. From mainstream blockbusters to obscure anime,…

No fibre internet in your area? Fibre alternatives that you can try

Fibre has pretty much become the global standard for internet access. Yet, in South Africa, coverage is still relatively limited. So, what are we…

What did South Africans search for in 2021? Google reveals top search trends

Google has released its annual Year in Search results, revealing the top searches for users around the world and in South Africa. The search…

MTN announces MyMTN Home Uncapped internet now offers 5G plans

MTN has announced that its MyMTN Home Uncapped plans will now also offer 5G speed offerings, with a 50Mbps and 100Mbps plan now available….

NetFlorist email from Ryan concerns social media users

On Wednesday afternoon (1 December), an email from Ryan at NetFlorist raised concerns on Twitter, with many users questioning whether the mail was legitimate…

Department of Health wants South Africans to sign up to be ‘Vax Champs’

The Department of Health is encouraging South Africans to become Vaccination Champions or “Vax Champs”, by signing up online or registering on WhatsApp. The…

LIFT launches website for travel experiences in South Africa

South African airline LIFT has launched a website that allows travellers to book flights along with travel packages and experiences. The airline has partnered…

Netflix announces price increase for South Africa

Netflix has announced price increases for some of its streaming plans in South Africa. The company says that these are the first changes to…

The mobile operator with the fastest internet speed in SA for Q3 2021

Ookla has published its performance report for Q3 2021, revealing the mobile operator with the fastest internet speed in South Africa. The report uses…

Health Department approves COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children aged 12 to 17

The Department of Health has announced children aged 12 to 17 can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla…

First online South Africa-focused depression screening tool under development

The first validated online depression screening tool suitable to the South African context is under development. The tool adapts the Centre for Epidemiological Studies…

How to get your digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate

The South African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate System is now live with citizens able to access and download their digital certificates. Health Minister Dr Joe…

UCT is looking for over 300 staff members for Online High School

UCT is hiring over 300 staff members from South Africa to meet learner demand for its recently-announced Online High School. The university is looking…

MTN introduces MyMTN Uncapped Fixed LTE deals for home users

MTN has introduced a range of MyMTN Home Uncapped Fixed LTE deals that offer uncapped data to South African home users. The deals offer…

City of Johannesburg launches e-Joburg portal for municipal services

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has launched e-Joburg, an online portal that residents can use to access municipal customer services. The portal will allow…

South Africa vaccine certificate website is still being tested – Health Department

The Department of Health has clarified it is still testing its COVID-19 vaccine certificate website for South Africa, leading up to its official launch….

FlySafair launches FlyMore Club subscription programme

Lost-cost airline FlySafair has launched the FlyMore Club, a subscription programme that lets travellers fly regularly at fixed prices. The airline said the club…

Personal data of South Africans compromised in Department of Justice breach

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has warned that malware that attacked its IT system may have exposed the personal data of…

Triggerfish launches free online animation editing course

Cape Town studio Triggerfish has launched a free online course on animation editing presented by African industry experts. The course forms part of the…

W-Sport: TelkomONE gets a dedicated women’s sports channel

Telkom has added dedicated women’s sports channel W-Sport to its TelkomONE streaming service, offering live football coverage and other events. W-Sport is now available…

South Africans optimistic about cryptocurrency investments – survey

A survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange platform Luno has shown that South African crypto investors are expressing positive outlooks, with most intending to hold…

My Smart City service delivery app expands to Tshwane

My Smart City, the service delivery app that lets citizens report issues and complaints, is now available in Tshwane. The platform previously launched for…

Wikimedia wants more South Africans to contribute to Wikipedia, launches campaign

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced a campaign in collaboration with the South African creative community promoting the right of access to knowledge and encouraging…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

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

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

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

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

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel