Rules for power banks on planes in SA explained
South Africans about to board domestic flights are subject to strict rules regarding the electronic devices they can take aboard aircraft, with the risk of confiscation or added delays.
Power banks are regulated by airlines and are only allowed...
NCC recalls ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a product recall for ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks sold in South Africa due to potential fire risk.
According to a statement from the NCC, the affected units with model number 2G505B were...
Best inverter trollies and power stations to beat load-shedding for under R10,000
Several power trollies and power stations are available for less than R10,000 to help households survive two hours of load-shedding with Internet access, a TV, computers and some lights.
When it comes to these...
We cracked open two cheap power banks — which exposed a serious risk
After the disappointing performance of cheap power banks bought from South African stores, MyBroadband opened them up to see what was inside.
The first power bank we cracked open was the Rakista unit, which cost R70.
Power banks from South African shops tested — with shocking results
Many power banks purchased from South African shops do not offer the promised capacity.
Beware false power banks for sale in South Africa
When shopping for power banks in South Africa, you should be wary of fake products which have far less capacity than they claim on their packaging.
There are a number of suspicious power banks listed for sale in South Africa, usually boasting...