Uber rejects allegations that scrapping flagship service will put jobs at risk
Uber has responded to allegations that scrapping UberX will put many jobs at risk.
Why EasyEquities, Cell C, and a bank announced potential data breaches on the same weekend in South Africa
Recent disclosures by EasyEquities, Cell C Fibre, and Bidvest Bank to their customers about a potential data breach appear related to a cyberattack on a single South African–founded...
Cell C warns fibre customers about possible data breach
Cell C notified customers who use its fibre ISP that their data may have been compromised in a possible third-party data breach or leak.
South African town charges R582.64 levy to use the sun
Some South African municipalities are milking residents with solar power by charging them monthly fees even if they have disconnected from the grid.
EasyEquities informs customers about possible data breach
EasyEquities has sent customers an email notifying them that one of its third-party service providers may have experienced a data breach or leak which affects them.
iStore in R4.9-billion South African mall reopens with premium upgrades and new glass architecture
iStore South Africa has revamped its outlet at the Mall of Africa which is now a Apple Premium Partner Store with new glass architecture and upgraded features.
Top South African university says goodbye to Eskom with 8,500 solar panels
Nelson Mandela University expects to save R8 million to R12 million per year after installing a large-scale photovoltaic power system across its campuses.
Four arrested for selling learner’s licences, including two elderly women who allegedly hid cash in their underwear
The Special Investigating Unit announced the arrest of four individuals for allegedly running a cash-for-licence scheme (Photos).
South African bank notifies customers of data breach
Bidvest Bank has notified customers that it is responding to a cyber incident at a third-party service provider.
122,000 smart meters blocked as South Africans take the fight to Eskom
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that community resistance has disrupted smart meter installations, delaying plans to end load reduction in South Africa.
End of an era for world’s seventh richest person, and boardroom drama at the company behind WordPress
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South African insurance company allegedly hit by cyberattack
Hollard Insurance told MyBroadband it was investigating claims that its systems were breached by notorious ransomware group.
R30,000 saved driving an electric car for a year in South Africa
At current electricity and fuel prices in South Africa, electric is always the cheaper option. The precise difference depends on various factors, including how far you drive and where you charge.