Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?

As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...

Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use

The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...

AI without morals a weapon in the hands of the youth

While headlines worldwide warn of growing threats to humanity from rogue AI agents and those using it as a means to harm others, youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun cautions about the risks of a young generation using AI without a firm moral compass to guide...

The role of AI in democratising access to justice

The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....

Game launches on Roblox

As part of its annual Black Friday promotion, mass retailer Game is joining the metaverse through a Game-branded Roblox game. The game launched yesterday (21 November), and gives gamers the opportunity to win their share of over R70 000 in vouchers leading up to Black...

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Prof Barry Dwolatzky launches memoir

A new book, Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings, was launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. The self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus Professor, Barry Dwolatzky, chronicles a modest man’s journey from middle-class white suburbia to a clandestine role in...

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The dangers of sharenting

Imagine that your entire life had been documented on social media. A dual line on a pregnancy test stick, signaling your existence. Your very first ultrasound scan, when you were little more than a hazy in utero blob. The day you were born, your parents proudly...

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