122Critics say it centralises power and even targets revenue from illegal interactive gambling. The potential introduction of a 20% national tax on the gross gambling revenue of all forms of online gambling…
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Television at 50 | Power, propaganda and the battle for the airwaves
98 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…
Why South Africa should extend the e-hailing compliance deadline
121 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
140Establishes 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
148 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
208 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
132 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
116 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
149 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
151 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…