Xbox Series X pre-orders are now open – Where you can buy it in South Africa
Pre-orders for Microsoft’s next-generation gaming consoles – the Xbox Series X and Series S – are set to go live in South Africa today (22 September). Source: MyBroadband
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3 new laws planned for South Africa – including changes for domestic workers and complexes
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development minister Thoko Didiza has published a directive indicating that she plans to introduce the Sectional Title Amendment Bill to parliament before the end of the year. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s future rests on a perpetually broken Eskom
Andre de Ruyter knew well the adversity he faced at South Africa’s power monopoly — a state-owned wreck hollowed out by corruption that struggles to keep the lights on, pay its bills and play ball with a unionized workforce. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s future rests on Eskom’s success
Andre de Ruyter knew well the adversity he faced at South Africa’s power monopoly — a state-owned wreck hollowed out by corruption that struggles to keep the lights on, pay its bills and play ball with a unionized workforce. Source: MyBroadband
This load-shedding chart shows just how bad 2020 has been
South Africa cannot afford to continue being beholden to Eskom if it has any hope of stimulating economic growth. Source: MyBroadband
Taxpayers will pay for not shutting down SAA: Outa
Civil society group Outa has called on government to liquidate South African Airways (SAA) instead of pouring more money into the failed airline. Source: BusinessTech
D-Day for expired vehicle discs in South Africa
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reminded motorists to renew any vehicle licence discs, which expired between March and May. Source: BusinessTech
South African publisher points to 1,500 job losses – as outlook remains tricky
Publishing and printing group Caxton on Monday (21 September) reported a significant decline in earnings for the year ended June 2020, and the loss of a quarter of its workforce, in a sign of the times in South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
“We sold out in 4 minutes” – The mad rush to buy a PlayStation 5 in South Africa
Prominent gaming retailers in South Africa have told MyBroadband that PlayStation 5 pre-orders sold out within minutes of going live last week. Source: MyBroadband
A new alcohol tax – and why it won’t work in South Africa
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that his department has previously looked at using alcohol and other sin taxes to help fund the country’s healthcare sector. Source: BusinessTech