SA’s tertiary education capacity crisis grows

As South Africa's matric learners prepare for the next chapter of their lives, many are already looking towards taking further steps in their academic journey. Yet for thousands of qualifying high school graduates a significant challenge may be securing a place at a...

SANSA launches high school design competition for national space mascot

South Africa has never had a formal symbol to represent its national space programme. That is about to change, with the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) launching a competition inviting high school learners to design the country's first official space...

FCM Travel rolls out AI-powered booking feature

FCM Travel has launched an AI-powered conversational booking feature which will allow travellers to simply describe what they need and receive options shaped by their policy, profile, past trips, loyalty status and preferred routes, dramatically cutting the time it...

SA users ditch their wallets for wearable payment

The future of payments is becoming increasingly wearable, as South Africans are rapidly embracing digital wallets, smart devices and wearable technology to make everyday purchases. In fact, as consumers prioritise convenience, speed and security, physical bank cards...

SA app makes any door smart

OPEN, a newly-developed access management app, allows users to make any gate, garage or door smart without changing the door lock or motors. Jacquis Tolsma, the 29-year-old founder and CEO of Open, says he started out by trying to make existing GSM technology more...

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GreenTest launches in SA

Food safety company Alvarita has launched the world's first portable nitrate and radiation detector in South Africa. GreenTest is a compact, award-wining, device that tests nitrate levels in fruit, vegetables, meat, and water, helping people to quantify their daily...

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