Robotic surgery technology has been used to remove a donor kidney at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, marking an advancement in organ donation. According to the University of Stellenbosch, the surgery – called nephrectomy – makes donating organs less invasive for living donors. It is the first time it has been done in South Africa….
Eskom does not expect any load shedding this summer, according to energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The so-called “unplanned capability loss factor” for summer has increased by 2GW to 15GW. Ahead of winter, the utility had warned if it was above 13GW, there would be a return to load shedding. “We are very bullish about the…
Samsung has announced that its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, is now available in South Africa. The device, which was unveiled in May 2025, is a slimmed-down version of the S25 Ultra, designed to offer premium features in a more compact form factor. The Galaxy S25 Edge is available for a recommended retail…
Speaking from the Super Eagles camp, Ndidi, now at Turkish giants Besiktas after his summer move from Leicester City, gave insight into the team’s mindset. With Nigeria’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread, Super Eagles vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi has set the tone ahead of this weekend’s crucial qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, insisting…
Maputo — The South African police on Wednesday shot dead a Mozambican, identified only by the nickname “Dollarman’, who was allegedly a key figure in kidnapping gangs, wanted in both South Africa and Mozambique. According to police sources cited by the South African media, the shooting was the culmination of an operation in which the…
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has cautioned South Africa against blindly following EU regulations, saying the country needs its own strategic domestic policies on technology and digital innovation. It cautioned against what it termed the “Brussels effect”, where regulated entities end up complying with EU laws because of the size and attractiveness of that market….
Discover Sport founder Stephen Watson South Africa has a new social media platform dedicated solely to sport. Called Discover Sport, the platform – launched by the same team that has built streaming media platforms in the past – is aimed at helping athletes promote their sports. The mobile-first platform has attracted a number of backers…
Advancements in wireless technology have made it possible for vehicle owners to access and start their cars without having to insert a physical key into the door or ignition cylinder. However, the convenience of keyless access does have its drawbacks, with criminals exploiting technology loopholes to make vehicle theft much easier. They no longer need…
Nedbank is the latest non-telecommunication brand to enter the mobile market, launching an MVNO – or mobile virtual network operator. Nedbank Connect has partnered with MTN South Africa to provide the service to its clients and is offering aggressively priced data and voice plans. The build-your-own plan feature enables custom combinations of data, minutes and…
Third-year students pursuing a degree in IT and computers are invited to apply for the Amazon (Software Development Engineer) Recruitment Bursary, for the 2026 academic year. Bursaries will be awarded for studies related to the following fields (Undergraduate and Honours): Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Machine Learning Software…
