Bolt’s electric category is live in Johannesburg, with a Santaco-affiliated association owning the BYD fleet.
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Discovery has moved cybercrime to the top of its risk register, warning frontier AI models are speeding up attacks.
Enoch Godongwana says the draft cross-border rules need “a different approach” and a second version is coming.
Diesel’s levy drops by R3/l and petrol’s by R1.50/l from 4 November, at a cost of R10-billion in tax revenue.
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Blue Label Telecoms, which is in the process of taking control of Cell C, has announced plans to change its name.
South Africans may soon be able to apply for an ID and have it delivered to their home without ever visiting home affairs.
The EFF has said that it will “never allow” Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service to be launched in South Africa.
Apple is planning an ambitious pipeline of new products for release during the first half of 2026.
Nissan is still committed to growing in Africa, with plans to introduce new SUVs and new variants of existing models.
Real-time monitoring of spam calls is not practical, but international experience suggests more can be done.
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Experts say Twitter would have to clear a high hurdle if it sues Meta Platforms over copycat app Threads.
E& and Orange are exploring bids for a 45% stake in Ethiopia’s state-controlled telecoms operator, sources said.
Twitter has threatened to sue Meta Platforms over its new Threads platform. Legal experts doubt it would win.
The two companies have showcased new products, including an AI image generator and an AI model upgrade.
The smart money is still on Europe taking the more adventurous and aggressive antitrust measures. But there’s no ignoring the shift on both sides of the Atlantic.
A case before the high court in Pretoria is set to have important implications for citizens’ privacy – and the ability of journalists to do their work without hindrance.

































