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JAECOO J5 BEV arrives as the brand’s first fully electric model in South Africa
The J5 BEV will become JAECOO’s first fully electric model in South Africa, combining a 155 kW/288 N.m electric motor with a 58.9 kWh LFP battery and a claimed range of 402 km on the WLTP cycle. It will support 11 kW AC charging and DC fast charging at up to 130 kW, allowing a 30–80% recharge in approximately 28 minutes, while V2L functionality will add extra versatility. Pre-orders are now open ahead of the J5 BEV’s official launch and will arrive at dealerships by the end of August 2026.
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Why Supplier Verification Is No Longer Enough To Stop Fraud
SOTRU launches in South Africa with a secure communication platform that protects businesses against supplier impersonation and payment fraud by extending trusted identity verification beyond onboarding into everyday transactions....
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Popfly Launches Evergreens, Turning Long-Term Creator Partnerships Into an Always-on Channel
Evergreens connects creators with brands to build meaningful long‑term partnerships—and for every new Evergreens program launched, Popfly will plant a GPS‑tracked tree
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South Side Launches Watermelon Twist as National Footprint Passes 2,000 Stores.
South African hard soda brand South Side launches Watermelon Twist as it expands beyond 2,000 retail stores, strengthens local production and continues its national growth strategy.
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Is Starlink finally coming to South Africa? The R500m plan to connect SA
Starlink has intensified its efforts to enter the South African market by proposing a R500 million investment to provide free high-speed satellite internet to 5,000 rural schools through an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), which would allow it to meet empowerment requirements without local equity ownership. The company says the initiative could benefit more than 2.4 million learners annually while helping bridge South Africa's digital divide, but its launch remains subject to regulatory approval from ICASA.
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Monkey Shoulder’s Old Fashioned Nights Recasts Whisky Culture With Women-Led Bar Takeover In Parkhurst
The whisky made for mixing brought its signature cocktail experience to The Birmingham in Parkhurst, challenging traditional perceptions of how whisky is enjoyed
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South Side Launches Watermelon Twist as National Footprint Passes 2,000 Stores.
South African hard soda brand South Side launches Watermelon Twist as it expands beyond 2,000 retail stores, strengthens local production and continues its national growth strategy.
Technology Viral
Is Starlink finally coming to South Africa? The R500m plan to connect SA
Starlink has intensified its efforts to enter the South African market by proposing a R500 million investment to provide free high-speed satellite internet to 5,000 rural schools through an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP), which would allow it to meet empowerment requirements without local equity ownership. The company says the initiative could benefit more than 2.4 million learners annually while helping bridge South Africa's digital divide, but its launch remains subject to regulatory approval from ICASA.
Food & Beverages Viral
Monkey Shoulder’s Old Fashioned Nights Recasts Whisky Culture With Women-Led Bar Takeover In Parkhurst
The whisky made for mixing brought its signature cocktail experience to The Birmingham in Parkhurst, challenging traditional perceptions of how whisky is enjoyed
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Sa Steps up the Recovery of Public Funds
The focus on recovering lost funds should not overshadow the need to understand how financial misconduct happened in the first place. In September 2026, the SIU announced new investigations into public-sector tenders and secured a judgment setting aside an R85 million South African Airways contract, with recovery of profits also being pursued.
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Afri Air Publishes New Guidance on Targeted Spraying and Drone Selection for South African Grain Farmers
New content from the Ermelo-based DJI distributor addresses how grain farmers can move away from blanket spraying and choose the right Agras platform for their fields.
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Click Results Publishes Guide on Whether Small Businesses Really Need a Blog
Pretoria-based digital marketing agency addresses one of the most common questions business owners ask about content marketing and explains how to make blogging sustainable.
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Lexpro Systems Publishes Guide to Simplifying Conveyancing Finances for South African Firms
Lexpro Systems has published new guidance for South African conveyancers on managing fee debiting, payment instructions and transfer statements within one system.
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Bed King Highlights the Overlooked Link Between Mattress Fit and Sleep Temperature
Cape Town retailer points to mattress support, not bedding or room temperature, as a leading cause of disrupted sleep for South Africans.
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