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Short cuts can be costly, counterproductive and dangerous, Minister Malatsi

All this sound and fury by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies won’t amount to much. His proposal may simply be rejected, as it has been “roundly” repudiated by the parliamentary committee that summoned him to explain his actions. Which will bring all of us back to square one.

Pretoria News News
MAZWI XABA|Published

Elon Musk's Starlink was 'overhyped' and not the 'be-all and end-all' of wireless connectivity

WAPALOZA 2025, this year's annual conference by the Wireless Access Providers Associaiton (WAPA) will tackle South Africa’s rural connectivity future, but WAPA's Paul Colmer says Starlink and Elon Musk are getting "more hype than they deserve" amid ongoing regulatory controversy.

Pretoria News News
MAZWI XABA|Updated

It was a hard, dirty job for Ramaphosa dialoguing with Trump, but someone had to do it

It was painful watching and listening to some of the cringeworthy false claims, exaggerations and plain blue lies when President Cyril Ramaphosa sat down to chat to his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in the White House on Wednesday.

Pretoria News Opinion
MAZWI XABA|Published

Saffers rally around Ramaphosa ahead of crunch meeting at White House

X users comment about the forthcoming meeting between a high-level South African delegation and US officials in an attempt to revive bilateral trade relations

Daily News Opinion
Published

Watch VideoHow many children does Elon Musk really have? New claims spark Amber Heard speculation

As questions mount about the true number of children Elon Musk has fathered, an old rumour has resurfaced - that Musk may be the biological father of Amber Heard’s daughter.

Lifestyle Family Parenting
Sarene Kloren|Published

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defends Julius Malema, discusses Elon Musk, PayPal mafia, and Lesotho’s Starlink deal

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defended Julius Malema, discussed South Africa's platinum advantage, Elon Musk's Starlink deal, and historical struggle chants, emphasizing heritage over racial hatred.

News Politics
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

Elon Musk's xAI is set to revolutionise social media with its acquisition of the X platform, valued at $33 billion. This merger promises to blend cutting-edge AI capabilities with a vast user base, unlocking new potential for both companies.

Business Report International
AFP|Published

South Africa's tech dilemma: preparing for a possible US technology ban

As US-South Africa relations become increasingly strained, South African businesses face a critical challenge: over-dependence on American technology. This analysis explores the potential risks and alternatives available to South African companies in an uncertain political climate. "

Business Report Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Grimes begs Elon Musk to keep her children out of public

Grimes expresses deep concern over her children's online exposure, pleading with Elon Musk to keep them offline and advocating for legal protections.

Lifestyle Family Pregnancy
Sarene Kloren|Published

Systemic racism in South African government funding institutions

A compelling exposé of South Africa's developmental funding institutions reveals systematic discrimination against Coloured entrepreneurs, backed by government data showing only 7. 17% of approved funding reaching this community. This first-hand account details a three-year battle against institutional barriers and calls for urgent reform in the nation's economic policies.

Business Report Opinion
Published

Elon Musk’s IQ is 'likely below 110' and to top it, he is 'an average coder', says his biographer

Elon Musk's biographer Seth Abramson claims Musk is an "average coder" and “average video game player” with terrible management skills, merely coasting on luck and the grind of his workforce.

Entertainment Books
Lutho Pasiya|Published

Corporate America’s real worries about Trump are buried in annual reports

merican companies are quietly revealing their concerns about President Trump's government overhaul in annual reports, highlighting risks from tariffs to healthcare reforms.

Business Report International
Bloomberg|Published

Watch VideoElon Musk to buy Liverpool Football Club?

Rumours are swirling that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is eyeing a bold new venture—purchasing Liverpool Football Club.

Sport Soccer
Kim Kay|Published

EU kickstarts satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink

The EU's flagship satellite constellation project officially took off Monday, as the bloc signed a concession contract with a European consortium to develop a secure space-based communication system.

Tech Software and Internet
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published