SA cities among the most dangerous in the world
Crime is a concern for anyone, but South African cities have a much greater concern than others, according to rankings of survey data of local residents. Analysing the data, Compare the Market AU found Pietermaritzburg ranked as the most dangerous city in the world,...
Nvidia taps Vera chips to build next-generation chips
The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, Nvidia is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimise critical...
Government warns of migration misinformation
Government cautions the public against trusting or sharing unverified content relating to migration, as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation continue to pose a growing challenge to social cohesion and informed public discourse. According to a statement...
Toshiba TV launches in SA
Toshiba TV has officially entered the South African market, offering consumers a curated range of televisions and electronic accessories. The South African range a number of models in the Regza range: V35R Series (32-inch to 50-inch) – Regza Engine, Dolby Audio and...
Vodacom reports strong first quarter
A strong rand helped the Vodacom Group grow its revenue by 5,9% to R42,4-billion during the first quarter of 2026. Group service revenue grew 6,3%, with normalised growth accelerating to 12,6% and tracking favourably against our medium-term target. South Africa...
TikTok removed over 1-million SA videos in Q1
TikTok removed 1 192 526 videos in South Africa for violating its Community Guidelines during the first three months of 2026. According to the platform’s Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, 99,6% of these videos were proactively removed before anyone...
Asset managers divided when it comes to AI investment
A striking investment paradox is emerging at the heart of the asset management industry's AI revolution, new research from Clearwater Analytics reveals. While AI budgets across the fund management industry are growing at an extraordinary pace - with 63% of firms...
RS South Africa empowers next generation of engineers
RS South Africa has announced the winners of the 2026 Student Project Fund - an initiative designed to empower the next generation of engineers by supporting hands-on innovation, experimentation, and problem-solving. This year’s programme awarded 13 students from...
FNB Connect adds sub-R5k devices
FNB Connect now offers more than 160 technology products priced below R5 000. The range includes smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming accessories, premium audio products, smart home devices and health technology, helping customers access the technology they need...
Strategix expands enterprise cloud through Nutanix partnership
Strategix has joined the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program as a Reseller and Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner, expanding its ability to help organisations modernise infrastructure, simplify cloud operations and accelerate digital transformation. As organisations...
Salesforce announces general availability of Hyperforce in SA
Salesforce has announced that Hyperforce is now generally available in South Africa, delivered through a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). By allowing businesses to store their data locally within the AWS South Africa (Cape Town) Region,...
VC exits show early signs of a maturing venture capital ecosystem
South Africa's venture capital ecosystem is beginning to close one of the most important gaps in its growth story: exits. Two new studies by the SA SME Fund, Endeavor South Africa and SAVCA provide compelling evidence that local venture capital can deliver both...