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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 coming to South Africa – Details​

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 coming to South Africa – Details

Microsoft will be bringing another one of its Surface devices to South Africa – the recently-announced Surface Laptop 4.

mybroadband.co.za

Under "Display & colour options";

An Alcantra finish is also available for the Ice Blue and Platinum variants.

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Alcantra should be Alcantara...

Alcantara is the brand name of a common synthetic textile material. It has a soft, suede-like microfibre pile and is noted for its durability. Alcantara is commonly seen in automotive applications, as a substitute for leather and vinyl in vehicle interior trim.

 

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 coming to South Africa – Details​

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 coming to South Africa – Details

Microsoft will be bringing another one of its Surface devices to South Africa – the recently-announced Surface Laptop 4.

mybroadband.co.za

Under "Display & colour options";

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Alcantra should be Alcantara...

Thanks, fixed it.

 

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ANC wants to ban smartphones and gadgets from meetings​

ANC wants to ban smartphones and gadgets from meetings

The ANC is considering drastic measures to stop audio leaks, like moving away from online meetings and banning smartphones and gadgets from venues.

mybroadband.co.za

"this is not a full-proof foolproof measure"

 

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Telkom’s cheap fibre pricing is below cost – ISPs​

Telkom’s cheap fibre pricing is below cost – ISPs

Prominent ISPs have raised concerns that Telkom’s fibre pricing may be anti-competitive as it is sold below cost.

mybroadband.co.za

"an affordable fibre connection, IPS ISP executives told MyBroadband"

 

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Telkom’s cheap fibre pricing is below cost – ISPs​

Telkom’s cheap fibre pricing is below cost – ISPs

Prominent ISPs have raised concerns that Telkom’s fibre pricing may be anti-competitive as it is sold below cost.

mybroadband.co.za

"an affordable fibre connection, IPS ISP executives told MyBroadband"

Thank you, fixed it.

 

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ANC wants to ban smartphones and gadgets from meetings​

ANC wants to ban smartphones and gadgets from meetings

The ANC is considering drastic measures to stop audio leaks, like moving away from online meetings and banning smartphones and gadgets from venues.

mybroadband.co.za

"this is not a full-proof foolproof measure"

Thanks, we have fixed this.

 

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EOH must pay back R42 million following corrupt Microsoft deal

EOH has acknowledged overcharging the Department of Defence in a corrupt Microsoft license deal and will pay back R41.7 million.

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If it is determined that further money was lost, this money will have to be paid back to EOH.

Are you sure it shouldn't be "by EOH"

 

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Rocomamas surprise – A gigabit Wi-Fi hotspot​

Rocomamas surprise – A gigabit Wi-Fi hotspot

We found a Rocomamas with an amazing special on its menu – gigabit per second fibre.

mybroadband.co.za

"The monthly fee for the restaurant can also vary anywhere from R1,899 for 1Gbps backhaul link to over R10,000, depending on whether it is a best-effort service or dedicated business connectivity.

The monthly can also vary anything from R1,899 for 1Gbps to over R10,000 for the Internet facility depending if it is broadband or dedicated business connectivity."

 

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National strike in South Africa unless big salary increases given​

National strike in South Africa unless big salary increases given

A national strike is on the horizon, after negotiations between the government and public sector unions on salary increases deadlocked.

mybroadband.co.za

"Costau’s Cosatu’s threat follows"

 

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National strike in South Africa unless big salary increases given​

National strike in South Africa unless big salary increases given

A national strike is on the horizon, after negotiations between the government and public sector unions on salary increases deadlocked.

mybroadband.co.za

"Costau’s Cosatu’s threat follows"

Thanks, fixed this.

 

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I bought this big bag of vegetables for under R80 from a small online store

I ordered a big bag of vegetables from a small online retailer which supports local farmers, artisans, and small businesses – and found it was much cheaper than Checkers.

mybroadband.co.za

The comparison table at the bottom shows 3kg butternut, while the image and the "contents of our package" at the top of the article states:

• Butternut x 2kg

 

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I bought this big bag of vegetables for under R80 from a small online store

I ordered a big bag of vegetables from a small online retailer which supports local farmers, artisans, and small businesses – and found it was much cheaper than Checkers.

mybroadband.co.za

The comparison table at the bottom shows 3kg butternut, while the image and the "contents of our package" at the top of the article states:

• Butternut x 2kg

Thank you. Will correct this.

 

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What it’s like to fly Mango after it resumed services – and it’s not good

Mango Airlines resumed flights after resolving a payment dispute with ACSA, but you may want to think twice before booking a flight.

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The flight finally departed from Cape Town shortly after 22:30 and landed in Johannesburg at around 24:45.

Should be 00:45.

 

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What it’s like to fly Mango after it resumed services – and it’s not good

Mango Airlines resumed flights after resolving a payment dispute with ACSA, but you may want to think twice before booking a flight.

mybroadband.co.za

The flight finally departed from Cape Town shortly after 22:30 and landed in Johannesburg at around 24:45.

Should be 00:45.

Thanks, time has been fixed.

 

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Best and worst ISPs in South Africa – with a big surprise

The latest MyBroadband ISP rankings revealed a new “best service provider”, but the worst provider is no surprise.

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Paragraph 9, 1st Line
Rain’s customer satisfaction score of 56.7% was significantly worst than the industry average of 70%.

Surely it should read as:
Rain’s customer satisfaction score of 56.7% was significantly worse than the industry average of 70%

 

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Best and worst ISPs in South Africa – with a big surprise

The latest MyBroadband ISP rankings revealed a new “best service provider”, but the worst provider is no surprise.

mybroadband.co.za

Paragraph 9, 1st Line
Rain’s customer satisfaction score of 56.7% was significantly worst than the industry average of 70%.

Surely it should read as:
Rain’s customer satisfaction score of 56.7% was significantly worse than the industry average of 70%

Thanks, we fixed this.

 

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How to bulletproof your car – and how much it costs​

How to bulletproof your car – and how much it costs

Many South Africans are investing in armour for windows, doors, and rear seats to bulletproof their cars, but it is not cheap.

mybroadband.co.za

"with 57,500km on the lock clock and level B4"

 

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How to bulletproof your car – and how much it costs​

How to bulletproof your car – and how much it costs

Many South Africans are investing in armour for windows, doors, and rear seats to bulletproof their cars, but it is not cheap.

mybroadband.co.za

"with 57,500km on the lock clock and level B4"

Thanks, this has been fixed.

 

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Uncapped Wi-Fi for R5 a day

Isizwe Advisory Services are working with communities and ICT companies to roll out uncapped Wi-Fi, available for R5 a day.

mybroadband.co.za

Paragraph 22

“We believe that an R5 coin is all that should be needed to allow every person access to a world of information,” said Genders

Should be “We believe that a R5 coin is all that should be needed to allow every person access to a world of information,” said Genders

 

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Cryptocurrency tax in South Africa​

Cryptocurrency tax in South Africa

If you are doing anything with cryptocurrency other than buying and holding it, there are tax implications in South Africa.

mybroadband.co.za

"and it can only be deduced deducted from capital gains"