Gatvol Techie Launches ‘FokOffMense’ App to Block Spam Calls

IT specialist Mathew Riddle has launched a mobile application named FokOffMense, designed to help South Africans identify and report spam callers. The app, which went live in early July, allows users to log spam numbers and file formal requests under the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia), providing a pathway to escalate non-compliant companies to … Read more

Gauteng Woman Demands Refund After R923,000 Mercedes-Benz Fails Days After Purchase

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