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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.
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.
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.
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
How 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.
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.
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.
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. "
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elon 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.
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.