SASSA payment dates for June 2026 confirmed

SASSA grants pay out from 2 June. Here are the dates, the new amounts, and the gold card deadline.
The R100 million Lotto jackpot winner almost missed his own jackpot

A South African man quietly won R100 million in May. Here’s the full story, including his very relatable first plan.
Home Affairs wants your digital ID on your phone. Here’s what the draft says

The digital ID plan is bigger than most people realise. What happens when your device is stolen? The draft doesn’t really say.
Huawei ramps up South African ICT training

This momentum is now carrying into newer platforms designed to activate South Africa’s next wave of digital builders.
Kayde’s Weekly Tech Take: EU probation, Apple’s shiny rectangles, TikTok’s purgatory

Microsoft promised unbundling, OpenAI discovered capitalism with a halo, Apple added adjectives to rectangles, Google lawyered up, and TikTok scheduled another cliffhanger.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, 31, dies in Utah campus shooting

Charlie Kirk, the outspoken conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed today during a college speaking event at Utah Valley University. He was 31. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, their 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. This developing story will be updated as new information comes to light. […]
How much does charging your phone really cost in South Africa?

Here’s how charging your phone compares to your kettle, fridge, and heater.
Sun City casino levels up: Ongoing gaming technology overhaul

Sun City upgraded several of its older slot machines, replacing them with modern cabinets featuring fresh, engaging games.
OPPO Reno14 Series to ship with integrated Google Gemini AI

OPPO’s Reno14 Series will launch with Google Gemini AI built right in.
EFF sues Elon Musk over DOGE treating privacy like a joke

Elon Musk’s DOGE is facing a lawsuit from the EFF over alleged privacy violations of employee data.