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- Trouble for Samsung in South AfricaFor the first time in five years, Samsung's position as South Africa's number one smartphone brand is under threat. Read more »
- Warning about new solar power taxesA third major renewable energy association has criticised the proposal to increase the import tariffs on numerous components used in solar and wind equipment manufacturing and assembly. Read more »
- Three brands rule the second-hand car market in South AfricaThree brands continue to dominate the second-hand car market in South Africa, accounting for half of financed used vehicle sales in 2025 so far. Read more »
- Good news for people who have DStv Premium in South AfricaMultiChoice South Africa CEO Byron du Plessis says the company is developing a priority support service for DStv Premium subscribers as one of several projects to enhance its value proposition. Read more »
- Truth about WhatsApp hacking in South AfricaWhile WhatsApp promises end-to-end encryption for all communications over the platform, attackers can still trick users into giving them the information needed to hijack their accounts. Read more »
- Apple could buy ChatGPT rivalSuch a deal would help Apple develop an AI-based search engine, part of efforts to cope with the potential loss of a longstanding arrangement with Google. Read more »
- Prominent South African company hit by cyberattackEastern Platinum experienced a cybersecurity incident on 27 May 2025, leading to the unauthorised release of internal files on a restricted part of the internet. Read more »
- One of the world’s largest solar panel companies has big plans in South AfricaChina’s Trina Solar expects to annually supply South Africa with solar panels and equipment that can generate a gigawatt of power due to ongoing demand for large-scale projects. Read more »
- Meta launches Oakley smart glassesThe Facebook owner on Friday launched new models based on Oakley’s HSTN design, marking the company’s first expansion away from Ray-Ban for its display-free glasses. Read more »
- Eskom load-shedding dangerEskom data shows that it is dangerously close to exceeding a threshold for power station breakdowns that would likely result in stage 2 power cuts. Read more »
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