MyBroadbandSouth Africa sets targets for the end of the SABC TV licence
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi wants the SABC's new funding model to be submitted by 31 March 2027, after which the final SABC Bill must be submitted to Parliament.
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MyBroadbandMyBroadbandAttackers claim to have stolen 80 million South African patient records in massive Ampath Laboratories data breach
South African pathology giant Ampath Laboratories has confirmed that it has suffered a data breach, with a threat actor claiming that over 80 million patient records were stolen, including full names, contact details, and medical aid information.
MyBroadbandGame shuts more stores in South Africa
Massmart's Game is struggling in the era of online shopping, and its e-commerce service appears to be struggling to keep up.
MyBroadbandGauteng to open criminal case against student who reported a security flaw in its R269-million app
Gauteng intends to open a criminal case against the researcher who alerted the Department of e-Government about a vulnerability he found on the e-Panic Button app that was exposing user information.
MyBroadbandiOCO reports R357 million profit as it eyes more acquisitions
iOCO said it expected to deliver earnings before tax of R680 million in the 2027 financial year after posting profits of R357 million in 2026.
MyBroadbandFlySafair prepares for possible driving licence ID ban
FlySafair says the proposal to ban the use of driving licences as ID could have a significant impact on its customers.
MyBroadbandBig surprise could be in store for GTA 6 PC gamers
Gamers who want to play Grand Theft Auto VI on PC may be in for a pleasant surprise.
MyBroadbandVodacom has the best 5G network in South Africa
MyBroadband Insights' latest mobile network quality report showed that Vodacom has the best 5G network in South Africa.
MyBroadbandWhatsApp plans to block South Africans whose phones have not been updated
WhatsApp is testing a new security measure that forces users to update their phones or be blocked from logging onto the popular messaging platform.
MyBroadbandApple takes aim at Amazon and Google with smart home hub
Apple unveiled new products at its "Welcome Home" event on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
MyBroadbandBuilt for the South African Market: How AIKO’s ABC Modules Deliver More Power Across Every Application
AIKO remains focused on developing products that match what installers, businesses, and homeowners actually need: more power from every module, and more energy from every system.
MyBroadbandState-owned agency that recently fired its CEO paid its board members R1.034 million too much
Communications minister Solly Malatsi revealed that one ZADNA board member disputed that she was overpaid by R746,704 and hasn't paid anything back yet.
MyBroadbandSouth African city spent R1.1 million to protect one road’s streetlights from criminals
The City of Cape Town was forced to spend R1.1 million to upgrade the streetlights along a single road following repeated incidents of infrastructure theft and vandalism.
MyBroadbandMTN breaks 10Gbps barrier with upgraded 5G technology
MTN achieved 10.35Gbps peak download speeds during an early trial at its headquarters in Randburg.
MyBroadbandAirlink given deadline over extreme rugby stadium flyover in Cape Town with corrective action on the cards
Airlink was given 30 days to respond to a report from the South African Civil Aviation Authority on its findings into the Cape Town stadium flyover in August.
MyBroadbandVodacom and UJ extend AI partnership with hackathon empowering young AI innovators
Vodacom and the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), have extended their artificial intelligence (AI) partnership through the AI for Africa Hackathon Challenge.
MyBroadbandNew DStv streaming service preparing to launch in South Africa
MultiChoice owner Canal+ has reportedly begun spinning up South African webpages for its streaming platform.
MyBroadbandThieves steal R1.88 million worth of computer equipment from South African taxman
The South African Revenue Service revealed that R1.88 million worth of computer equipment was stolen from its offices in the past financial year, including 10 desktop PCs.
MyBroadbandMark Zuckerberg rejects calls for AI slowdown, and freezer hacking costs French supermarkets millions
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MyBroadbandSouth African retail giant hit by cybersecurity incident
The Foschini Group said that many systems at its London business remained inaccessible after a cybersecurity incident identified on 11 October.
MyBroadbandManage retirement risk to make sure you don’t outlive your money
One of the biggest challenges new retirees face is making sure their money lasts as long as they do. For most people, that comes down to managing two major risks.
MyBroadbandThe R1,144 average price increase that Eskom does not want South Africans to see
Eskom spent years encouraging households to use less electricity, but its new tariff structure could see some of its most energy-conscious customers paying more.
MyBroadbandStudent who exposed government security flaws raises concerns about South Africa’s digital IDs
Cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras said Home Affairs would need to remain vigilant and proactive to keep South Africa's proposed digital ID system secure.
MyBroadbandSouth Africans could lose the right to complain about spam calls
A legal expert has warned consumers of the consequences of not registering on the National Opt-Out Registry.
MyBroadbandEskom launches first public electric car chargers in two large South African malls
Eskom has launched its first public EV charging stations amid concerns that the power utility could use its dominant position to undermine competition in the market.
MyBroadbandWhatsApp messages to friends and business partners that could land people in jail in South Africa
A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has found an individual guilty of hate speech for sending a racial slur in private WhatsApp messages to a business associate.
MyBroadbandHow ZTE is advancing next-generation 5G connectivity in South Africa with partner, Comsol
Through its partnership with Comsol, ZTE is bringing its global technology expertise to South Africa's expanding 5G infrastructure.
MyBroadbandSouth African woman sentenced to 7 years in jail for buying iPhone with fake ID
A police statement about a South African woman sentenced to seven years in prison for buying an iPhone 16 Pro Max with a fake ID and falsified bank statements has raised more questions than answers.
MyBroadbandGambling lawyer sends warning to communications minister Solly Malatsi
Gambling law expert Wayne Lurie said that communications minister Solly Malatsi could look forward to landing in court if he tried to restrict online gambling using telecommunications regulations.
MyBroadbandThe HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro turns recovery data into a clearer picture of your day
Smartwatches have become exceptionally good at collecting information. They can tell us how long we slept, how hard our heart worked during exercise, how many calories we burned, and how much activity we packed into a day.