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As television turns 50 in South Africa, streaming, smartphones and social media are redefining how content is created and consumed.
Watts & Wheels is back – EVs, Chinese challengers, mega chargers and petrol rebels collide in the new season’s first episode.
South African owners of 372 of Volvo’s popular EX30 model have been urged to pay close attention to a safety recall.
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New e-hailing rules aim for safety, but costs, delays and provincial gaps undermine effective implementation.
Politics shaped South Africa’s television industry – from censorship and state control to liberalisation, competition and digital-era disruption.
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From its launch 50 years ago, these are some of the key moments that shaped South African television into what it is today.
As the cost of education continues to rise, digital tools promise to provide quality learning at a lower cost.
Cybersecurity in 2026 is expected to pivot towards AI governance, with machine-speed threat mitigation strategies.
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A senior German politician wants legal action to stop what he has called the “industrialisation of sexual harassment” on X.
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Lowering the satellites will result in condensing Starlink orbits and will increase space safety, according to SpaceX.
Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically across the Africa continent – a new book explains why.
TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2025 are people who shaped outcomes that reached beyond boardrooms.

































