Over the last few years, South African telecommunications companies have delivered several advertising campaigns which took direct aim at their competitors. Recently, Telkom’s new FreeMe advertisements targeted its competitors’ itemized billing charges and high peak call rates. This is not the first time Telkom has taken aim at its rivals.…
Hollard has appealed to brokers to alert their clients of extreme wet-weather conditions and possible floods, which scientists expect to accompany La Niña. “Because there is some disagreement regarding specifics, Hollard’s risk improvement team, headed by Marcel Wood, has been intensely researching the risks South Africans are likely to face with…
There are several traffic offences for which you can be arrested in South Africa, including exceeding the speed limit. If a driver is found to be over the general speed limit or a speed limit prescribed by signs by a certain amount, they will be arrested and charged with a…
Roadblocks are used in South Africa to improve safety on our roads, and includes testing for drunk driving and road-worthiness of vehicles. Roadblocks can be frustrating, though, especially when they are done on busy roads or during peak traffic. Voicing your frustration at police, however, is not the best way to handle the situation.…
An experienced card thief reveals the tricks they use to steal your bank card at an ATM. ATMs make it possible for consumers to draw cash and transact 24 hours a day. However, they come with risks. Criminals have devised various scams to steal money from ATM users, including card skimming,…
Broadband routers with a Wi-Fi connection are the cornerstone of most household Internet set-ups in South Africa. The Wi-Fi connection allows multiple devices – such as PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, TVs, and gaming consoles – to connect simultaneously to a single Internet connection. Ensuring your Wi-Fi connection is functioning optimally…
Home and office technologies are now smarter than ever before. Not only are they simplifying our daily lives, they are also transforming the way we work and live. Everything from entertainment and appliances to security, heating and lighting systems are now all interconnected and accessible from one’s smart phone or…