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Big increase in access gate hijackings in South Africa
Insurer Dialdirect says it has seen an increase in hijackings at access gates to complexes and estates in South Africa.

Citing data from the National Hijacking Prevention Academy (NHPA), the insurer said hijackers prefer spots where vehicles are moving slowly or stationary – ideally spots where there are easy escape routes.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/mot...ckings-in-south-africa/?utm_source=newsletter
 
Fly me to the moon ...
How to sign up for a seat on SpaceX’s first flight to the Moon
Hanno Labuschagne3 March 2021
Space enthusiasts looking for an out-of-this-world travel experience can now sign up for a chance to fly on the first civilian trip to the Moon.
Japanese fashion billionaire Yasuka Maezawa is offering up seats on SpaceX’s first lunar orbital flight, which is expected to take place in 2023.
Maezawa secured a seat for himself and eight passengers on the spacecraft back in 2018.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/scie...seat-on-spacexs-first-flight-to-the-moon.html
 
ARYANTO said:
Joke of the day

SARB wants to launch South Africa-only bank card to take on Mastercard and Visa
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/bank...bank-card-to-take-on-mastercard-and-visa.html
''The SARB pointed to the success of national white label schemes of this nature that were deployed in Norway and other countries as a potential model for emulation.''
So , they want to copy Norway ,good luck.
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I agree ... good luck with that SARB ... I have visions of card payments being refused :rolleyes:
 
Investigations into R82 million worth of communication contracts for the Department of Health have revealed that the director of the company involved was working at a petrol station, full time, when the contracts were undertaken. Instead, insiders at the department were under the impression that two close associated with the health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, were running the show. The associates, who were paid as contractors, deny acting as fronts for the company. The company has no web presence and an office address in a residential area. [Daily Maverick]
 
How much it costs to import a Tesla to South Africa
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/moto...la-to-south-africa.html?utm_source=newsletter
Rubicon Energy and Electric Mobility Director Greg Blandford has recommended that South Africans don’t import these vehicles themselves, as the process is expensive and complex.

“The combination of customs duties, sales tax, and Ad Valorem duty (luxury tax) make it difficult to justify bringing in EVs to South Africa. The barriers for entry are just too high,” Blandford said.
 
Licence renewals can now be blocked due to unpaid e-tolls – Report
In a notice issued to South African motorists via its website, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) states that new licence discs can be withheld from drivers until their e-toll bill is settled.

The agency confirmed this warning appeared on the company’s website in a statement to the City Press, although it did not state whether licence discs were already being withheld.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/moto...aid-e-tolls-report.html?utm_source=newsletter
 
Vumatel’s high fibre prices under fire
Vumatel is facing criticism for its high fibre prices, but the company says it is necessary for a sustainable business model.

Fibre prices made headlines after Openserve implemented free speed upgrades and price cuts on its wholesale fibre and copper products.

Internet service providers (ISPs) were quick to pass these benefits to subscribers who now enjoy higher speeds and, in some cases, lower prices.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/fibre/388580-vumatels-high-fibre-prices-under-fire.html
 
Food, electricity and petrol prices are all going up – as South Africans keep getting poorer

Staff Writer8 March 2021
https://businesstech.co.za/news/fin...ns-keep-getting-poorer/?utm_source=newsletter
  • Fuel levies are increasing by 27 cents per litre, which will have a knock-on effect on prices of all goods and services;
  • Electricity tariffs will be going up by 15.6%, with more hikes coming;
  • Taxi fares are expected to increase between 7% and 25%;
  • Food prices are expected to increase by as much as 10%, given all the factors in play.
 
They’re lying to you about e-tolls
Critics have accused the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) of using fear tactics to get motorists to pay their outstanding e-toll bills.

This comes after weekend reports which highlighted claims by Sanral that it will now block car licence renewals for motorists who don’t pay for the controversial tolling scheme.

Howard Dembovsky, chairperson of Justice Project South Africa, said that this threat is not new.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/motoring/473672/theyre-lying-to-you-about-e-tolls/
 
I think this post actually belongs in the ''GIGGLES'' thread
Multichoice supports calls for a household ‘TV tax’ in South Africa
Pay-TV operator Multichoice says that it supports the SABC’s proposals to introduce a household levy to help save the national broadcaster.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) plans to introduce an annual household levy of R265 on the eight million households currently in its TV licence billing system.[ As of 2019, the number of households in South Africa increased and amounted to approximately 17.16 million, roughly 490,000 more than in the previous year]

The SABC said that the levy should apply to all households, including those that use smartphones, tablets and computers to stream TV and radio shows – even if they were not watching SABC programmes.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/med...calls-for-a-household-tv-tax-in-south-africa/
 
Give this man a BELL'S !!!
Gauteng government will oppose e-tolls: transport MEC
Staff Writer9 March 2021


Gauteng roads and transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo says that the province has overwhelmingly rejected e-tolling, and his department will oppose any attempts to link the failed system to regulations.

Speaking in an interview with eNCA, Mamabolo said that he was engaging with Transport minister Fikile Mbalula to address the issue, but that it was clear that Gauteng motorists were not in favour of the scheme.

“As a provincial government, we will spare no effort to completely oppose any attempt that seeks to bring back e-tolls,” he said.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/mot...government-will-oppose-e-tolls-transport-mec/
 
ARYANTO said:
Give this man a BELL'S !!!
Gauteng government will oppose e-tolls: transport MEC
Staff Writer9 March 2021


Gauteng roads and transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo says that the province has overwhelmingly rejected e-tolling, and his department will oppose any attempts to link the failed system to regulations.

Speaking in an interview with eNCA, Mamabolo said that he was engaging with Transport minister Fikile Mbalula to address the issue, but that it was clear that Gauteng motorists were not in favour of the scheme.

“As a provincial government, we will spare no effort to completely oppose any attempt that seeks to bring back e-tolls,” he said.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/mot...government-will-oppose-e-tolls-transport-mec/
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Is this just talk or will he stand up and be counted? ... He is after all ANC, and I trust them as much as .... o_O ... ok, so I don't trust them at all :lipssealed:
 
All the streaming services you can get for the price of DStv Premium
There are currently seven major streaming services officially available in South Africa, which are:
  • Acorn TV
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Apple TV+
  • Netflix
  • Showmax
  • Video Play
  • VIU
All of them are much cheaper than DStv Premium, with the most popular and expensive being Netflix at R139 on a Standard Plan.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broa...ou-can-get-for-the-price-of-dstv-premium.html
 
ARYANTO said:
All the streaming services you can get for the price of DStv Premium
There are currently seven major streaming services officially available in South Africa, which are:
  • Acorn TV
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Apple TV+
  • Netflix
  • Showmax
  • Video Play
  • VIU
All of them are much cheaper than DStv Premium, with the most popular and expensive being Netflix at R139 on a Standard Plan.
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broa...ou-can-get-for-the-price-of-dstv-premium.html
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Other than for sport ... I can no longer justify DSTV, and like so many others before me ... have flushed it

What you haven't mentioned above, is that there are numerous other free streaming services over and above the paid subscription services, (most of which beat DSTV hands down), and that there are a very limited number of new movies per month on DSTV, with the bulk of their presentation being repeats of these :(
 
SANEF condemns SAPS for shooting at Wits student journalists
Johannesburg - The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) has condemned the police for shooting at two student journalists during clashes with Wits University student protesters on Wednesday. A 35-year-old man who had just seen a doctor at a local medical centre in Braamfontein was caught in the line of fire and fatally wounded when he was shot with rubber bullets at close range by a police officer.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-af...rnalists-494f2b61-ec82-4069-b8af-9fdbb87522d1
 
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