The South African government has allocated R710 million over the medium-term expenditure framework to expand the SA Connect programme. The funds will be used to accelerate the expansion of free broadband connectivity…
Month: July 2025
Major new electric car brand launching in South Africa
Chery Group – the company responsible for car brands Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda – will introduce a new energy vehicle brand to the South African automotive market in the first quarter of…
Temu counterfeit goods warning in South Africa
South African shoppers hoping to support local sports teams and purchase high-end goods like Le Creuset should be wary of receiving counterfeit products through online marketplaces like Temu. A MyBroadband reader recently…
Eskom wants your solar system registered – but what does that actually mean?
Households and businesses are now required to register all rooftop solar power installations. But electricity users have been swimming in a sea of confusion about the new rules, when they come into…
Good news about Makro Marketplace – MyBroadband
Sellers on Makro Marketplace have seen a 43% average increase in sales between February and June 2025, data from the South African e-commerce automation company Wherehouse shows. Wherehouse told MyBroadband that it…
MTN empowerment investors see ‘modest’ return as Zakhele Futhi winds up
A sign outside MTN Group’s head office in Johannesburg. Image: TechCentral Shareholders in MTN Group’s long-running black empower scheme known as MTN Zakhele Futhi can look forward to a payout later this…
Uber shutdown in South Africa’s biggest city
E-hailing drivers in Johannesburg are planning a shutdown on Tuesday to protest ongoing issues such as Uber’s commission percentages and unprofitable fares. Drivers warned that people who use services like Uber and…
Solly Malatsi seeks out-of-court deal in TV migration fight
Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Image: DCDT Government is seeking an out-of-court solution to the impasse between government, e.tv and others over the switch-off of analogue television broadcasts. South Africa’s migration from analogue…
Father’s Day fintervention: What money habits did you inherit from dad?
It’s Father’s Day – that time of year when we celebrate our father figures: the dad jokes, the dodgy dance moves, the questionable music taste. And depending on your age, you might…
The special meaning behind Manie Libbok’s wristband message
Manie Libbook has remained firm in his faith after sharing another motivational message on his wristband over the weekend. This comes as the Springbok flyhalf admitted he had worked on his penalty…