172 It is impossible to tell the story of how the business of broadcasting has evolved in South Africa without examining the industry’s political aspects. Political influence played a role in the…
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Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline
239 South Africa’s long-awaited e-hailing regulations are finally nearing enforcement, with end-March set as the deadline by the national transport department for their implementation. But the industry is concerned that doesn’t leave…
WeBuyCars ditches Dekra Automotive’s vehicle condition reports
235Establishes Inspectify, its own vehicle inspection company with cutting-edge technology to differentiate it from other vehicle dealers. WeBuyCars (WBC) has “ended its ties” with Dekra Automotive, which previously provided independent vehicle condition…
EU pressure mounts on Musk’s X over AI ‘undressing’ images
229 German media minister Wolfram Weimer. Annegret Hilse/Reuters German media minister Wolfram Weimer has urged the European Commission to take legal action to stop what he called the “industrialisation of sexual harassment”…
Discovery medical aid mistake to cost members thousands
309 An error on Discovery’s systems affected the way that certain prescription and over-the-counter medicines were processed in 2025. 2026 has got off to a financially challenging start for millions of Discovery…
Drone used to nab cigarette smugglers at Beitbridge
242 A drone at night … image is for illustrative purposes only South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) on Tuesday intercepted alleged cigarette smugglers at the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe using drone…
Construction activity best in 11 years, but S&P PMI disappoints again
211 Respondents in the construction activity and S&P PMI surveys were optimistic about the rest of the year for construction as well as business activity. South Africa’s economy is still volatile, with…
Why trust is the real currency in modern media
250 Don’t fall into the trap In an era where headlines are engineered to provoke and algorithms reward outrage, trustworthy and credible journalism has never been more important. At TechCentral, we reject…
Lower fuel prices will not lift heavy debt burden for South Africans in 2026
230 Going to bed tonight knowing that fuel will cost less tomorrow will not make life any better for consumers when they wake up. It is good news that the fuel price…
Television at 50 | A timeline of events that shaped an industry
255 For 50 years, television in South Africa has been shaped as much by technology as by culture. From the country’s late but ambitious leap straight into colour broadcasting in 1976, to…