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FlySafair has introduced new one‑tap payment options in its mobile app, allowing customers to pay for flights quickly and securely using Apple Pay and Google Pay. The new payment methods, powered by Stitch, form part of the airline’s ongoing focus on using technology to simplify the booking experience and remove unnecessary friction for customers. Stitch is a South African payments infrastructure company that enables secure, seamless transactions online and in-person. Passengers using the FlySafair mobile app can now complete their flight purchase with a single tap, using payment details already stored on their phones, eliminating the need to manually enter…

South African property portal MyProperty has introduced AI voice search, becoming the first property platform in Africa to allow users to find homes by simply speaking to the website. The new technology forms part of a major upgrade that moves the South African portal onto the MyProperty Africa platform, a next-generation system designed to make it easier for buyers, sellers, renters and estate agents to navigate the property market. With the upgrade, users can now interact with the platform using natural voice prompts such as “Show me houses under R2 million in Centurion” or “Find two-bedroom apartments near Sandton with a…

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is adopting Legora as its firmwide general-purpose AI platform, marking a significant step in the firm’s investment in innovation and technology‑enabled legal services. Legora will act as an “intelligent legal colleague”. It supports smarter drafting and interaction with documents, insights generation, data analysis, summarisation and translation, enabling our lawyers to deliver even better outcomes for clients. As part of the phased rollout, HSF Kramer will also adopt Legora’s client portal to facilitate more direct client engagement through the platform – supporting secure collaboration, streamlined file sharing, a data-enriched document experience, and an AI-powered…

Spar became the latest JSE-listed company whose shareholders objected against the group’s executive pay policy and the way it was implemented. A substantial 61% voted against how executives were paid at the 2025 AGM. “The AGM backlash means shareholders are paying attention and legitimately using their voice to show discontent,” says Ray Harraway, Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) Remuneration Committee Forum Member. Shareholders and proxy advisers typically regard payments that can’t be attributed to performance and aren’t catered for in the remuneration policy as red flags, he says, and this is aggravated in a year with reduced Headline…

New technologies unveiled at OLX’s CLAIM AI conference show how intelligent platforms are improving marketplace efficiency. Recent developments at the CLAIM AI conference hosted by OLX Group in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in automotive marketplaces. The event brought together marketplace leaders, technologists, and industry executives to explore how AI is reshaping vertical classifieds platforms. Among the key announcements was AutoIQ, an automotive intelligence platform designed to help car dealers manage inventory, optimise pricing, and respond to buyers’ enquiries more efficiently. The system acts as a digital analyst for dealerships, providing insights and automation tools…

A series of enforcement actions led by MultiChoice Group and Irdeto, in partnership with South African law enforcement authorities, have resulted in arrests, seizures and multiple court convictions linked to illegal internet streaming operations in the Western Cape. The coordinated efforts form part of ongoing work by MultiChoice and Irdeto to combat digital piracy and protect creative industries across the African continent, working closely with investigators and prosecutors to identify and dismantle illegal streaming networks. Authorities recently conducted two successful raids in Cape Town during February and March 2026 targeting individuals involved in illegal internet streaming activities. In a search…

Vodacom South Africa has achieved a significant milestone—the first demonstration of this capability on the African continent—with the successful testing of SuperUpload, a 5G advanced technology that delivers uplink speeds of 254 Mbps. This breakthrough reinforces Vodacom’s ongoing 5G network leadership in the country, particularly on speed and performance, setting new standards for how it connects customers. What These Speeds Mean Uplink speeds of approximately 250 Mbps are typically associated with high-end fibre-to-the-home connections. With SuperUpload, customers experience the same lightning-fast performance on their mobile devices, enabling seamless cloud backups, rapid large file transfers, and high-quality video conferencing, all without…

McDonald’s South Africa is inviting Mzansi to discover their favourite way to enjoy the McCrispy, with three flavour-packed options now available on the menu – the Classic McCrispy, the bold Spicy McCrispy and the indulgent Deluxe McCrispy. Since arriving on menus, the McCrispy has quickly gained traction with customers looking for a satisfying chicken burger that delivers on both flavour and crunch. The expanded range now offers even more ways for fans to enjoy the signature McCrispy experience. Alongside the Classic McCrispy, the range includes the Spicy McCrispy, which adds a bold kick for those who enjoy a little heat,…

The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” is coming to Disney+ on 24 March. The special will celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation — exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut. The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper. The conversation will offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture’s most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world. With heartfelt nostalgia and fresh perspective, Cyrus will revisit the moments, music…

Cape Town-based research technology company Yazi has raised its first institutional funding round from 3 Capital Ventures (3CV), the early-stage venture firm that originated inside Allan Gray, as enterprises and development organisations increasingly adopt WhatsApp as a channel for customer and population research. Founded in 2022 by Timothy Treagus (CEO) and Mzwandile Sotsaka (CTO), Yazi has built an AI-powered research platform that runs entirely through WhatsApp, enabling organisations to conduct surveys, qualitative interviews, diary studies and ongoing tracker research through the messaging platform their audiences already use. Yazi is a WhatsApp-native, AI-first research platform that enables organisations to conduct surveys,…