The world is moving to Wi-Fi 7. Africa is still on Wi-Fi 4

New Ookla data shows the Wi-Fi gap between Africa and the rest of the world
SARS tax season 2026 guide: Dates, who must file, and what’s new

SARS has confirmed tax season 2026 dates and what’s changing. Here’s what you need to know.
SAWS issues level 8 weather warning for Western Cape

Another level 8 storm is coming. Schools are closing. The ground is still wet from the last one.
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.