Author: Trent Meikle

WhatsApp is working on an update that will see communities added to the platform in the coming weeks. You may already know about communities after it was spotted on a desktop beta build a few months previously. Since then, there’s been no mention of the feature from WhatsApp, until today. Six Patches and an Update Think of communities like a group, but on a much larger scale. A community encompasses 10 groups, each with a specific focus within the broader community. Every user will be able to create their own community or be invited to join one from a link…

You may not be aware, but Gmail has a ‘confidential’ setting that stops emails from being copied, forwarded, or saved in any way. There’s even a self-destruct built in that deletes an email after a specified amount of time. This isn’t to say your regular emails aren’t safe without the confidential mode. Confidential mails are just an extra step to keep something private, well, private. Maybe this is how they keep the 11 Herbs and Spices a secret? Sending a confidential email is easy. It can be done through both the desktop site and the Gmail mobile app. First up…

Telkom is entering the realm of loans, helping out small businesses with up to R5 million where it’s needed. Banks are often considered the go-to for a loan and Telkom is looking to change that. The idea is to avoid queues, unnecessary paperwork, and to provide businesses with their loans as soon as possible. They took our jobs Dubbed Telkom Lend, the company claims that applications have a 24-hour turnaround time and that the entire process can be completed online. Any business in operation for longer than six months, with a monthly turnover of over R30,000 and a trade history…

Back in July, FNB launched a programme that rewarded eBucks customers with R2 per litre of petrol bought in eBucks. After the expensive month for petrol that was July, the country saw a drop in prices once August rolled around. Despite a further drop expected for the start of September, FNB is continuing the rewards for its virtual card users who buy their petrol at Engen. You’ll need to make the most of it while you can though, the promotion is ending for good at the end of September. Goodbye, eBucks petrol rewards – you will be missed Since its…

In case you weren’t aware, Flysafair has a WhatsApp Business Account. Perhaps your first thought is; why? Well, the account lets one tackle several different tasks. It sends boarding passes after check-in or lets you get in touch with a real-life customer service agent. But its most useful feature allows check-in directly on the messenger, no queueing needed. The point is to simplify the process, giving users with little to no signal a better way to access these features. “Where internet access proves to be less reliable, passengers can bypass the website and app to easily search their flight details…

This September, Stuff is taking on the now-annual Comic Con Africa. It’s a weekend full of artists, pop culture, cosplay, and every other nerd-thing under the sun. And of course, gaming. Comic Con Africa has partnered with Telkom VS Gaming to become the main source of “gaming and connectivity” throughout the four-day event. If you aren’t familiar, Telkom VS Gaming is perhaps the largest online tournament hub South Africa has to offer. And it won’t be any different during this year’s Comic Con. There’ll be plenty of events and prizes to look forward to. There’s a whiff of competition in…

Last weekend, we saw the beginning of the 2022/2023 football season in Italy and Spain, or rather the Serie A and La Liga. For years, European football in South Africa has been confined to a DStv subscription. Well, no longer, friends. Showmax Pro has added the Serie A and La Liga rights to the streaming service, chipping away at DStv’s exclusivity. It’s still all Multichoice, but it’s the thought that counts. Turning a corner Adding two of Europe’s biggest domestic leagues is a huge play for Showmax. Showmax Pro gives customers a way to watch these sports without needing a…

Renewing your vehicle’s license is becoming easier thanks to a partnership between Supa Quick and Disky. Disky is an online automated messaging service that allows one to renew a license disc over WhatsApp. Combine that with 190 different Supa Quick locations and you have a recipe for never standing in line. “We are all pressed for time, and no one likes to stand in notoriously long, slow-moving queues in crowded venues at the licensing department or post office,” said Adeshni Sewbaran, franchise director at Supa Quick. “We wanted to find a way to make this process easier for our customers…

If you’re itching for something local and new then Showmax has something you might be interested in. Blood Psalms takes place in an action-filled fantasy world, set in ancient Africa, one thousand years after Atlantis’ downfall. The series follows the last five houses of Kemet, as they deal with the foretold “end of days”. It’s filled to the brim with some of South Africa’s best talents, filmed entirely in SA, and best of all, hitting the small screen this September. The Beginning of the End “Blood Psalms draws from elements of a multitude of African mythologies and looks at…

South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana could potentially raise the fuel levy to help pay for e-tolls. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) believes the Minister may take advantage of the expected drop in fuel prices for September to raise the levy. E-tolls were a massive failure. And that’s the issue – Outa chief executive Wayne Duvenage is concerned that the government will raise the current levy by 25 or 30 cents to correct its misstep. The levy would specifically cover the cost of the Gauteng freeway improvement bonds (which e-tolls themselves were meant to cover). Bailing e-tolls out…