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[elysian]

All the companies that made billionaire Johann Rupert South Africa’s richest man

South Africa’s richest person, Johann Rupert, built a business empire on a wide range of products and services in the luxury goods, food, media and broadcasting, private healthcare, tobacco, and telecoms industries.

mybroadband.co.za

"...at Stellenboshc University"

 

[bwana]

South African ports ranked among worst in the world

South African ports ranked among worst in the world Three South African ports have found themselves among the lowest-ranked port globally in a new World Bank index.

mybroadband.co.za

The Port of Ngqura is missing from your list - at no 404 it ranks just one above Cape Town.

 

[qinglung]

Big tax hikes for Temu and Shein clothing orders in South Africa

Sars has assured the textile and clothing retail industries that Shein and Temu clothing orders under R500 will now also be subject to a 45% import duty plus VAT.

mybroadband.co.za

"...to direct-from-China importers like Tem and Shein."

 

[BigAl-sa]

The 10 cars least likely to be hijacked in South Africa

Although hijacking is still a concern in South Africa, certain cars are less likely to be targeted than others.

businesstech.co.za

Bartmann also noted that approximately 30% of all stolen and hijacked vehicles within Fedelity’s footprint last year were taken across the South African border.

Fidelity

 

[elysian]

Bad news for sports-only DStv package

The French media giant offering to buy MultiChoice says a sports-only package is not on the cards for DStv.

mybroadband.co.za

"...and content distribution, said Saaa." -> Saada

 

[qinglung]

Takealot free delivery a winner

TakealotMore provides subscribers with a host of delivery-related benefits including free same-day and next-day deliveries on Takealot and Mr D.

mybroadband.co.za

"...on Mr D every month month, with respective..."

 

[Rackzar]

Webafrica’s plans for Mweb

Five years ago, Webafrica was for sale and its shareholders ready to walk away from the business.

mybroadband.co.za

Webafrica reached a deal to acquire Mweb from Dimension Dara in 2023. The value of the transaction was not disclosed, though Webafrica said it used its balance sheet to fund it

 

[IamNoone]

South African ports ranked among worst in the world

South African ports ranked among worst in the world Three South African ports have found themselves among the lowest-ranked port globally in a new World Bank index.

mybroadband.co.za

The Port of Ngqura is missing from your list - at no 404 it ranks just one above Cape Town.

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[DTBA]

What happen to the MTN uncapped throttle article https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/541807-mtn-uncapped-throttling-fiasco.html

 

[now05ster]

What happen to the MTN uncapped throttle article https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/541807-mtn-uncapped-throttling-fiasco.html

Was going to ask the same. Is it being corrected or what?

I have the same product and if the FUP is changing to that ridiculous speed then I would like to know.

Can't see an email about this.

EDIT: flip, I missed the email. I need to expedite my move to Vrotvoet.

As part of MTN’s ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience and ensure optimal network performance, MTN South Africa will be adjusting the bandwidth speeds on the MyMTN Home Internet packages when customers exceed their Fair Usage Policy (FUP) threshold, effective from 1 July 2024. This change will assist in making the network experience and service quality better for our valued customers. The table below details the revised speed limitations:​

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[DTBA]

Was going to ask the same. Is it being corrected or what?

I have the same product and if the FUP is changing to that ridiculous speed then I would like to know.

Can't see an email about this.

EDIT: flip, I missed the email. I need to expedite my move to Vrotvoet.

As part of MTN’s ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience and ensure optimal network performance, MTN South Africa will be adjusting the bandwidth speeds on the MyMTN Home Internet packages when customers exceed their Fair Usage Policy (FUP) threshold, effective from 1 July 2024. This change will assist in making the network experience and service quality better for our valued customers. The table below details the revised speed limitations:​

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Are we going back to old bloody MTN uncapped from the 2000s or what? Damn 512kbps ???WTF

 

[UB40]

Are we going back to old bloody MTN uncapped from the 2000s or what? Damn 512kbps ???WTF

Some old people only need to check their emails once a day, nothing wrong with 512kbps

 

[rh1]

Big win for Uber, Bolt and other e-hailers in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two transport-related laws, which are good news for the e-hailing industry, even if questions remain.

businesstech.co.za

The Boll will also require e-hailing drivers to apply for national operating licences for their services like minibus taxis. In the past, drivers needed to apply for charter permits and meter-taxi operating licences.

Please change to Bill

 

[pk3]

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tele...have-connected-south-africa-to-the-world.html



Should this be December 1879? Unless cable took more than 100 years to complete

 

[rh1]

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tele...have-connected-south-africa-to-the-world.html

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Should this be December 1879? Unless cable took more than 100 years to complete

 

[ld13]

Vodacom killing panic button watch

Vodacom has announced the termination of several of its consumer Internet of Things devices and services.

mybroadband.co.za

Asked whether customers would be offered refunds for devices they purchased, Vodacom said customers could request one

Second to last paragraph/sentence.

 

[supersunbird]

R1,660 for South Africa's ultimate streaming package — including sports and Netflix Subscribing to ten of South Africa's most popular video streaming services will cost roughly R1,660 monthly.While that price might seem steep, it will provide a fantastic range of content covering numerous genres, all of which can be enjoyed at home.

Article link is faulty

 

[qinglung]

Openview launches new decoder

The decoder features built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to provide access to “premium” on-demand content.

mybroadband.co.za

"eVOD is currently on offered offer via a browser"

 

[qinglung]

Big Post Office overhaul on the cards

The Democratic Alliance’s proposals to fix the struggling Post Office includes partnering with major ecommerce services like Takealot, launching an on-demand delivery app, and having its branches act as free public Wi-Fi hotspots in rural and poor communities.

mybroadband.co.za

"Using Post Offices has as information hubs"

 

[qinglung]

Big Johannesburg prepaid electricity lie

Energy analyst Chris Yelland said the City of Johannesburg’s prepaid electricity price increases are outrageous and have never been subject to a public process.

mybroadband.co.za

"He added that the suggestion that the suggestion that the City of Johannesburg followed a public process does not hold water."