Ronald Ralinala
Eskom’s unveiling of Eskom Green marks a decisive pivot for South Africa’s power utility, promising a surge of renewable capacity that could reshape the national energy landscape. The new arm, launched in Sandton on Tuesday, is set to deliver up to 32 GW of solar, wind, hydro and storage by 2040, positioning the state‑owned giant as a … Read more
Thousands of South Africans converged on the streets of Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape yesterday, brandishing the slogan “Abahambe” and demanding that illegal foreigners be expelled from the country. The gathering, which local authorities described as peaceful yet highly charged, quickly swelled into a massive anti‑illegal immigration march that dominated headlines across the nation. As … Read more
AI agents are already completing payments, booking flights and even comparing insurance policies on behalf of South Africans, and the country’s banking infrastructure is suddenly facing a dilemma it was never built to solve. At Nedbank’s Innovation Day in Johannesburg, senior technologists warned that the real blind spot isn’t the technology itself but the fact … Read more
A grim discovery near Isipingo, south of Durban, has left a community shaken after human bones and skulls were found dumped at an illegal waste site. Early indications suggest the human remains found near Isipingo may have been dug out of a private cemetery to clear space for new burials, raising disturbing questions that local … Read more
The latest instalment of Watts & Wheels drops listeners back into the fast‑moving world of South African motoring, with host William Kelly back in the studio and co‑host Duncan McLeod joining from the Southern Cape. After a short break, the duo tackles everything from affordable SUVs to the country’s burgeoning electric‑vehicle (EV) market, all while keeping an eye on … Read more
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title race has turned into a nail‑biting marathon, with four clubs dead‑locked on 28 points as the league reaches the midway point. Only two fixtures remain before the winter break, and the gap between the leaders and the eighth‑placed MWOS is a mere six points, making every upcoming match a … Read more
Remote access has shifted from a niche IT fix to a cornerstone of South African businesses eager to stay competitive in a post‑pandemic world. AnyDesk remote access solutions are now being woven into the fabric of digital transformation strategies, giving companies the agility to support hybrid workforces, safeguard data, and tap new revenue streams. As … Read more
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has pushed back firmly against headlines claiming that more than 28,000 parolees are roaming the country untraced, telling Parliament that the numbers being circulated are misleading and lump together decades of historical cases. According to the department, the figure does not reflect how the modern community corrections system actually … Read more
Eight months after telling TechCentral it was readying the launch of a mobile virtual network operator, Absa remains tight‑lipped about the progress of its MVNO plans. In an exclusive interview last October, Nick Nkosi – Absa’s managing executive for transactional and deposits – hinted that a six‑month research sprint had mapped the pathway to convincing customers … Read more
OpenAI’s confidential filing for a U.S. initial public offering has set the AI sector ablaze, signalling that the company is ready to test the appetite of public investors for what could become a trillion‑dollar valuation. While the exact size and pricing of the offer remain undisclosed, the statement from the San Francisco‑based lab makes it … Read more