Author: Staff Writer

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) has announced the appointment of Grant Locke as its new Managing Director (MD), effective 1 July 2025. Locke brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Global Head of Financial Services at Volvo Cars, where he led a 60-person team and was instrumental in shaping the brand’s worldwide financial services strategy. Prior to this, he served as Head of Commercial for Volvo’s Mobility and Financial Services division, further solidifying his expertise in the automotive and financial sectors. His leadership is expected to drive VCSA’s strategic growth and reinforce its commitment to innovation and customer-centric mobility solutions in the South…

McDonald’s South Africa is spicing things up with the triumphant return of the Big Tasty, now available nationwide for a limited time. More than just a burger comeback, this is a full-blown cultural event. The Big Tasty makes a bold statement with its rich, smoky sauce and irresistible flavor, back by popular demand. And this time, it’s paired with an exclusive collaboration with South Africa’s iconic streetwear brand, GALXBOY, making it a must-try for food and fashion fans alike. “This year, we wanted to give our fans more than just the burger they love,” says Krean Maistry, Marketing Director at…

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate, and compete in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Announced during the Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, the expanded portfolio includes next-generation Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 networking products, high-performance storage devices, MiniFTTO optical access solutions, and intelligent collaboration tools such as the flagship IdeaHub S3. These launches reinforce Huawei’s commitment to building accessible, intelligent infrastructure that supports real-world business growth. Held under the theme “Empowering…

As South Africa looks to modernise its public services and close digital gaps in health, education, governance, and safety, Huawei used the platform of the 2025 Public Service Forum – held during Huawei South Africa Connect in Johannesburg – to highlight how intelligent technologies are reshaping service delivery and improving lives. Held under the theme “Accelerating Public Service Intelligence”, the forum brought together government officials, public sector representatives, and technology experts to explore how digital platforms, AI, and data-driven tools can solve entrenched service challenges and build more inclusive, responsive institutions. “South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its…

Parks Tau, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, has welcomed the agreement reached between the merging parties and the Competition Commission in the Vodacom-Maziv merger deal. The Competition Commission announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with Vodacom and Maziv – owner of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) – that could allow the deal to proceed. This comes despite earlier rulings by both the Commission and the Competition Tribunal blocking the merger over competition concerns. “The substantial public interest commitments made by the merging parties will significantly improve access to affordable internet for underserved communities, thus enabling easier…

Huawei held the Huawei South Africa Connect 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Themed Accelerate Industrial Digital Intelligence for South Africa, this event attracted over 2,900 participants, including South African government representatives, industry customers, and partners organizations. At the event, Huawei Cloud experts presented the company’s AI strategy and product innovations to South African industry customers, while also sharing globally leading AI practices across various sectors. Building an AI-Native Cloud to Accelerate South Africa’s Intelligent Transformation Cloud and AI are a key driving force for industry innovation and economic growth. Joy Huang, Vice President of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote speech…

Some stories don’t end when the credits roll. Shaka iLembe is one of them. Season 2 has captivated audiences with its sweeping drama about the origin story of King Shaka and the rise of the Zulu nation. Now, fans have a new way to stay connected with the Match Challenge, launching in the MyDStv App and free for DStv subscribers.  Match Challenge is a casual match-three puzzle game that brings the Shaka iLembe universe to life through fast rounds, strategic combos, and visual storytelling. Players match symbols like spears, drums and shields to score points, unlock power-ups and earn Rewards…

In response to rising demand and the accelerated adoption of Agentic AI across multiple industry verticals, 4Sight Holdings Limited is investing R20 million over the next two years to develop relevant industry solutions.  Generative AI focuses on creating new content (text, images, code, etc.) based on learned patterns, while agentic AI acts as an autonomous agent, making decisions and taking actions to achieve specific goals without constant human oversight. The company’s advisory panel, led by CEO Tertius Zitzke, evaluates ideas to determine which to focus on. It has already identified six key projects from a pipeline of 150 concepts, with…

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is escalating its opposition to the City of Johannesburg’s contentious new by-law requiring residents to register CCTV cameras monitoring public spaces. The group has now taken the matter to court, challenging the regulation introduced in February. Outa said the legality of the City of Johannesburg new by-law on privately owned CCTV, which sets up convoluted rules requiring registration and City access to private data. OUTA’s case is against the City of Johannesburg, and the City’s municipal manager and mayor, and was filed in the Johannesburg High Court on 18 June. Currently the acting municipal…

The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the criminal complaint it lodged against ANC Minister Nobuhle Nkabane is now under investigation by the Priority Crimes Investigation Unit, the Hawks. This development marks a critical step in holding the ANC accountable for systemic corruption. Karabo Khakhau MP, DA National Spokesperson and Member of the Committee on Higher Education and Training, stated: “The DA welcomes the Hawks’ decision to investigate Nkabane’s alleged fraud and statutory offences. While President Ramaphosa turns a blind eye to ANC corruption, the DA is ensuring that no one is above the law. This investigation is a victory…