A 32-year-old woman reported missing in eThekwini was found safe in her own bed after a search operation triggered by a communication misunderstanding. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the woman’s family contacted authorities last week when they could not reach her, eventually sparking concerns of foul play when a phone call resulted in … Read more
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) ruled that a Jetour Dashing television advertisement was misleading because it failed to disclose essential financing details like deposits and repayment periods. While the ARB lacks direct jurisdiction over non-member companies like Jetour South Africa, it has instructed media owners and broadcasters to refuse future advertisements from the brand that … Read more
A 27-year-old Gauteng woman is seeking a full refund or vehicle replacement after her new R923,000 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 reportedly malfunctioned 37 days after purchase. The vehicle allegedly reversed while in drive during a trip to Mpumalanga. Mercedes-Benz South Africa and the financier, Absa, maintain that diagnostic procedures are required under the Consumer Protection Act … Read more
Apple has addressed a persistent visual flaw in iOS 27, removing the dynamic specular highlights from app icons that previously created a crooked, tilted appearance. According to reports from the WWDC 2026 developer beta, the company replaced the static, angled reflections introduced in iOS 26 with a more balanced design and added user-controlled customization for … Read more
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 revealed a major overhaul for its ecosystem, headlined by the integration of Apple Intelligence into Siri. According to the keynote, the updated voice assistant now offers personalized assistance, back-and-forth conversations, and onscreen awareness. These AI-powered features are expanding across iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and other Apple hardware platforms. … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to host his final Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. This event marks a transition for the company, as the outgoing leader prepares to showcase a vision focused on subscription-based services, artificial intelligence, and a revamped Siri, according to reports surrounding the … Read more
Buying a Used Car? Why the “Buyer Beware” Era is Fading For decades, the second-hand vehicle market operated under the unwritten rule of caveat emptor—buyer beware. However, a landmark ruling involving a consumer and a major dealership has signaled a seismic shift. When a Gauteng consumer successfully challenged a vehicle sale at the National Consumer … Read more
Build One South Africa (BOSA) has officially introduced two high-profile candidates as part of its expanding slate for the upcoming municipal elections. The announcement, held this past Thursday on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, marks a strategic effort by the party to frame its platform around accountability, service delivery, and the restoration of public trust in … Read more
The Used Car “Mileage Trap”: How Digital Transparency is Reshaping Vehicle Sales Buying a used car has always carried a degree of risk, but as the case of a Gauteng motorist’s dispute over a 2019 Toyota Corolla highlights, the stakes are rising. When a vehicle’s history is obscured—whether through odometer tampering or undisclosed accident damage—the … Read more
The death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo, who was stabbed on May 31 in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, has sparked a sharp divide between family accounts and police findings regarding the motive behind the killing. Conflicting Narratives Over Motive Family members of the Giyani-born teenager have publicly alleged that his death was the result of xenophobic violence. … Read more