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Following a highly successful registration season, Vodacom Business and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) are celebrating the positive outcomes delivered by the upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year. The new system provided a smarter, simpler, and more transparent admissions experience for parents and department officials alike. “Vodacom Business has been a longstanding technology partner to the GDE,” says Videsha Proothveerajh, Vodacom Business Director. “The project gave us the opportunity to provide our digital expertise to enhance the country’s education system. For parents, applying to schools can be an incredibly stressful process. Our aim for the platform…
The new Volvo XC70 SUV is Volvo Cars’ first long-range plug-in hybrid, offering an all-electric driving range of over 200km under the CLTC testing cycle – the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date. Blending the latest technology, advanced safety and Scandinavian design, the new XC70 is a perfect choice for families seeking a more comfortable and relaxed lifestyle without compromising on performance or capability. Built on Volvo Cars’ new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform for long-range plug-in hybrids, the new XC70 represents an important addition to the company’s product lineup. It is designed to meet growing demand for…
AutoTrader data shows sales of Chinese vehicles jumped 89% in the first half of 2025. Once the underdogs of the automotive world, Chinese automakers have proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with, giving many established players in South Africa’s car market cause for concern. New car sales for Chinese brands have skyrocketed, and the same trends are evident in the used car market, with AutoTrader’s latest Mid-Year Report revealing sales of Chinese brands rose by 89% in the first half of 2025, led by BYD (+637%), Omoda (+99%), and Jaecoo (+168%). While these percentages are striking,…
If you do the maths, South Africans spend more than 16 days a year commuting, according to a study conducted by the University of Cape Town¹. That’s over two weeks of our lives stuck in traffic, rushing to school drop-offs, or inching towards the office. With that much time on the road, it’s no wonder our cars have quietly transformed into more than just a way of getting from A to B. They’re private stages, snack havens, and sometimes, the backdrop to life’s most unexpected moments. As part of AutoTrader’s ‘Find Your Happy Place’ campaign, AutoTrader surveyed 3,483 local drivers…
Following the success of its initial media literacy campaign, Legit.ng, a top Nigerian digital media outlet, has launched a free, edutainment-style fact-checking course. The initiative is a direct response to research conducted by the team earlier this year. It reveals a trend among Gen Z audiences across the continent (including South Africa): while their interest in politics and educational content can be unpredictable, they are consistently drawn to compelling human-interest stories and engaging entertainment. By framing the course in an engaging, creative way, Legit.ng aims to hold the attention of young Africans while reminding them to be sharp about…
S.MAB Group, a pioneering business that began with S.MAB Agency, founded in 1999 by a black female entrepreneur who was later joined by her daughter after completing her degree, is entering a new chapter of growth with the appointment of Glad Dibetso as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This marks an exciting phase of expansion across the Group’s diverse businesses, which span healthcare, training, property, and design. With over 26 years of impact across multiple sectors, S.MAB has built a reputation for empowerment, excellence, and innovation. The Group remains majority female-owned and female-led, with founder Snoekie Mabena-Saleh continuing as…
Huawei South Africa, in partnership with three government departments, Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Employment and Labour (DoEL), and Small Business Development (DSBD), has celebrated the fourth edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training programme, bringing together 40 women from government and business for hands-on technology learning and practical leadership development. The goal is to equip women to lead with confidence in South Africa’s growing digital economy and to position them at the centre of the country’s economic transformation. The three-day programme combines technical training with Huawei specialists in 5G, Cloud and AI, along with leadership development from…
Yesterday, the City of Cape Town’s Fleet Management Department hosted a live demonstration of its new technology-driven fleet tracking solutions. This initiative represents a key milestone in strengthening fleet security, enhancing safety protocols and improving operational efficiency. Read more below: High resolution images are available here: https://bit.ly/3URlXU0 ‘We are proud to showcase the City’s latest innovation in fleet security, safety and operational efficiency. The live demonstration highlighted the installation process, tracking technology and new protocols designed to safeguard City assets and improve service delivery. The City of Cape Town manages a large and complex fleet that is central to service…
The 2025 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) has identified Mauritius as the leading government in Africa, followed by Rwanda and Botswana. The average score for countries in Africa was the lowest amongst all regions, although there has been modest improvement between 2024 and 2025. This is according to Dinesh Naidu, Director (Knowledge) at the Chandler Institute of Governance, who was speaking at a recent regional launch of the Index in Pretoria. The event brought together policymakers, academics, and practitioners to reflect on Africa’s governance journey and the lessons emerging from the latest findings. Now in its fifth year, the CGGI…
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most people will ever make. Yet, while buyers often focus on location, interest rates, and monthly bond repayments, many overlook the fact that they need insurance cover as a condition of their bonds, says John Wessels, Executive for Product and Analytics at BetterSure. There are three main types of insurance every homeowner should consider: homeowner’s (building’s) cover, which is mandatory, life insurance, and home contents insurance. Building’s insurance “When you take out a home loan, homeowner’s cover – sometimes called building’s or home structure insurance – is mandatory,” says Wessels.…