USING YOUR SMARTPHONE TO STAKE A CLAIM IN SOUTH AFRICA’S SIDE HUSTLE ECONOMY

By Christo Wessels, MediaTek’s Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa South Africans are embracing side hustles for fun and profit, with one survey finding that 45% of young adults are pursuing side gigs. The primary reason for running a side hustle is to generate additional income, but some people do it to learn a new skill, explore a personal interest…

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PLANET RAGE: NEW ORBITTHE ULTIMATE GEEK PLAYGROUND

Level 8 – the sleek covered rooftop of Fourways Mall will transform into South Africa’s go-to mega event for video gaming, technology, esports, geek culture, and digital entertainment. In fact, a smart marketing person called it, “South Africa’s legendary playground of pixels, power-ups, and possibilities. “No expenses were spared on that consultation! For three epic…

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PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES THROUGH YOUR GOLDEN YEARS – HOW TO STAY SCAM-FREE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Easy tips to help you stay sharp and shop smart over Black Friday and the festive season 05 November 2025 – Many South African senior citizens have spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely to build a secure financial future. Retirement should be the time to enjoy the fruit of their labour, without worrying about…

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DIGITAL GAPS, CRIMINAL GAINS

By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering platform RelyComply South Africa may have toughened its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) laws since being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2023, but financial crime is still thriving. Systemic weaknesses and a worrying tolerance for criminal activity continue to open the…

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