In a country where cabs are used by over 60% of the population on a daily basis, the potential impact of digital accessibility inside this space is hard to ignore. The WiTaxi project was launched by the telecoms firm Vodacom and the Internet service provider Netstar to address this issue […]
Fly Your Own Car for Just R5.6m
Alef Aeronautics has been given the green light to commence road and air testing for the world’s first flying automobile, in an extraordinary milestone that combines the disciplines of aviation and automotive technology. Aviation and automotive technology will be merged for the first time. This technological development, which can already […]
Skyrocketing Complaints Make it SA’s #1 Unloved Bank
In a recent wave of unsettling revelations for South Africa’s banking sector, Capitec Bank has found itself under the spotlight as the most griped-about bank for 2022, a title no financial institution would be eager to claim. The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), in its latest report, has indicated a […]
R42m Lotto Jackpot Turns Into R37 Nightmare
A Pretoria man claimed to have won the R42 million 2016 lotto jackpot, an unexpected spin on the “get rich quick” ideal. Lack of evidence, specifically the original winning coupon, led the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the Public Protector’s Office to reject the claim. What Happened to the Dream? […]
Stiletto Crocs at R14k: Ultimate Fashion Trend or Fashion Faux Pas?
A collaboration between Balenciaga, a high-end fashion label, and Crocs, a household name in the comfort footwear industry, is a prime example of how quickly the unexpected can become mainstream in the fashion industry. Stiletto Crocs are a novel shoe option that has lately hit store shelves. They have an […]
Transform Your Life with the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, Now in South Africa
HUAWEI’s premium flagship device, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, is now available in certain local retail locations and the HUAWEI online store and the news has sent the South African smartphone market into a frenzy of anticipation and excitement. The introduction of this revolutionary smartphone marks a watershed moment in technological […]
Mzansi Man’s R37k Biltong Seized in US: A Pricy Bite Too Far?
The Seizure of a Biltong Bounty A South African man’s epic journey to the United States ended when his aspirations of enjoying a taste of home were thwarted. At customs in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Mzansi native lost his whole vacuum-sealed collection of biltong, worth more than R37,000. Yes, […]
How One TikTok User’s Triumph is Taking the Internet by Storm
Real-life examples of perseverance and success are often buried in the glitz of the social media world. One young woman, however, has utilized TikTok to tell her story of perseverance and ultimate victory with thousands. Meet @mapholivanessa, a young woman who overcame a tough academic trajectory to land a job […]
Junior Springboks Grapple with Shock Defeat to Italy
It was a grey Thursday that left South African rugby fans reeling, as the Junior Springboks faced a shocking defeat at the hands of the Italy U20 team. Braving the adverse weather conditions in Paarl, the Italians managed to outperform the Junior Springboks, ending the match with an unexpected 34-26 […]