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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    New electricity prices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria

    New electricity prices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria South Africa's four largest metropolitan municipalities will soon implement electricity tariff increases, mostly in line with Eskom's 9.01% hike in bulk electricity prices. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa...
  2. Luis

    Once-sleepy holiday destination rising as a testing ground for tech

    Once-sleepy holiday destination rising as a testing ground for tech Once a sleepy holiday destination on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Ballito has become a prominent testing ground for smart estates and the tech-driven retail market in South Africa. Located approximately 46km north of...
  3. Binary_Bark

    Two security guards shot after robbery at Gateway store

    https://www.citizen.co.za/north-glen-news/news-headlines/local-news/2026/04/12/two-security-guards-shot-after-robbery-at-gateway-store/
  4. Vorastra

    Four guards dead in suspected Phoenix 'drug turf war'

    https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-08-08-four-guards-dead-in-suspected-phoenix-drug-turf-war/
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Teraco DB1 upgrade finished

    Teraco DB1 upgrade finished Teraco has announced the completion of an upgrade of its Durban DB1 data centre. The expansion has doubled the facility's capacity to 2.2MW of critical power load and increased its footprint to 5,800m2.
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Durban family finally gets postal package from New York — 13 years after it was sent

    Durban family finally gets postal package from New York — 13 years after it was sent A family in Durban has been left stunned after taking delivery of a package from the South African Post Office that was sent over 13 years ago. The Hanekoms of the Upper Highway Area recently found two...
  7. ronz91

    World Table Tennis Championships 2023 - Durban - On now!

    Hey guys I thought I would create a post for this event as it is quite a big deal. First time the event is in SA and first time in Africa since 1939! It is taking place an the International Convention Centre (ICC) from 20 to 28 May 2023. Official website...
  8. Vorastra

    eThekwini, KwaDukuza battle over King Shaka Airport hots up

    https://sundayworld.co.za/news/ethekwini-kwadukuza-battle-over-king-shaka-airport-hots-up/
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    China docked advanced surveillance ship at Durban harbour

    China docked advanced surveillance ship at Durban harbour A Chinese surveillance ship that can track rocket and spacecraft launches was docked at the eastern port of Durban this week, less than two months after South Africa drew the ire of Western nations by holding naval exercises with China...
  10. schoolistza

    Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes killed in Durban nightclub shooting

    The Durban police have confirmed a heart-wrenching incident that took place on Friday night, where popular rapper Kiernon "AKA" Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred on Florida Road, outside the Wish Restaurant, where AKA was reportedly standing at the time. Two cars...
  11. Vorastra

    Sheriff attaches eThekwini’s assets over multi-million rand payment

    https://www.citizen.co.za/witness/news/just-in-sheriff-attaches-ethekwinis-assets-over-multi-million-rand-payment/
  12. ZTEL KZN

    ZTEL Communications KZN - Feedback Thread, News and Questions

    This thread is for users to comment on ZTEL Communications KZN and also get information if needed.
  13. ZTEL KZN

    ZTEL launches airFibre in Durban

    Hi We're here to answer your questions anytime.
  14. N

    High Latency on Fibre connection? (Metrofibre)

    Hi all, For some context. I'm in Durban, Durban North area. I have a Metrofibre line 50/50mb which I have taken through Telkom as my ISP. However, I noticed while I'm getting solid down/up speeds, my Ping is abit high. I have a friend who has their Fibre with Afrihost and he's getting a...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    KZN floods are the worst in decades — and beware the crocs

    KZN floods are the worst in decades — and beware the crocs South Africa’s deadliest floods in nearly three decades claimed more than 250 lives and hobbled the nation’s busiest port. Transnet SOC Ltd., the state-owned port and rail operator, is gradually resuming operations at the Port of...
  16. HAL 9000

    Toyota SA Manufacturing Plant in Prospecton, Durban - Flood Damage (April 2022)

    Toyota South Africa's Vehicle Assembly Plant at Prospecton, Durban has been completely flooded out after the devastating monsoon-level torrential rains experienced in KwaZulu-Natal during the last week or so. (Photos sourced from Facebook posts) Flood Damage - Inside the Assembly Plant...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Rain 5G officially launched in Durban

    Rain 5G officially launched in Durban Mobile network operator Rain has officially launched 5G in parts of Durban, two years after it had initially planned to roll out in South Africa's third-biggest city. The company told MyBroadband Rain 5G is now live in the following areas in the Durban...
  18. N

    MetroFibre through Telkom Question - (Durban)

    Hi guys, I have a question regarding Metrofibre. I'm currently residing in the Effingham - Kenville area in Durban and deciding on cancelling my LTE contract with Telkom in favour of taking a MetroFibre plan with them (MetroFibre is only Fibre option available in my area). Can anyone give me...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    UPL warehouse spewed dangerous chemicals into the air after fire caused by looting

    UPL warehouse spewed dangerous chemicals into the air after fire caused by looting A fire at a South African warehouse used by UPL Ltd., the world’s fifth-biggest agrochemicals company, released a range of harmful chemicals across a wide area, according to a report released by the provincial...
  20. C

    Help me choose fibre ISP (Durban)

    Fibre going live in a month or so in my area. Three FNO's installing, looking at Mitsol (Other two are HyperHood and Metrofibre Networks). Any ISP's to stay away from/ bad experiences?
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