Joburg to the coast: What your December 2025 road trip will really cost in fuel and tolls
South Africa’s December 2025 petrol price hike means road trip costs are higher. Here’s what it’ll cost to drive from Joburg to the coast.
Travel
Gaming
GTA mansion update ‘A Safehouse in the Hills’ launches today with Michael de Santa’s GTA Online return
The GTA mansion update brings Michael de Santa back with three new mansions, fresh missions and luxury cars dropping into GTA Online.
Fashion
Nike sneakers, prices and release dates for December 2025
New Nike sneakers added for December 2025, including prices, release dates and South Africa-specific details for online buyers.
Technology
Jonny Kim set to leave ISS and return to Earth aboard Soyuz MS-27
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates will undock from the ISS on 8 December and land in Kazakhstan early on 9 December.
Technology
Apple Replay vs Spotify Wrapped 2025: Your music stats and the new data war
We break down Apple Replay 2025 and Spotify Wrapped, what each shows you, and what this year’s data race reveals about streaming power and privacy.
News
When do South African schools close – and what parents must do before 10 December 2025
Parents asking when do schools close December 2025 South Africa get a clear answer plus a checklist for reports and 2026 admissions.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in December 2025: New games available for free download
This month’s PlayStation Plus drop features LEGO Horizon Adventures, The Outlast Trials, and more for December 2025.
Technology
Crypto crosswinds and Cardano: Unpacking the triggers of recent volatility and next steps
Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, believes ADA could outperform Bitcoin.
Gaming
Lottoland SA – November – Why ‘Gates of Olympus’ feels epic from the first spin
Beyond mechanics, Gates of Olympus plays with expectation. The theme is ancient myth but done without pretension.
Lifestyle
Trading in crypto is more affordable and easier than you think
Bitcoin continues to revolutionise the global financial system by enabling secure, decentralised transactions. Learn how this digital currency is shaping the future of finance.
Gaming
‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair’ officially revealed: Full set details and release date
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed the ‘Monster Hunter: Secret Lair ‘Superdrop, ending a week of speculation following teasers and data mined leaks.
Technology
Cloudflare restores services after major global outage affecting top websites
Cloudflare, which handles about a fifth of the world’s web traffic, has restored services after a global outage that briefly took sites like X, ChatGPT and Spotify offline.
Gaming
The Game Awards 2025: Nominees, ceremony date, how to watch live in South Africa
The Game Awards 2025 nominees are out, showcasing major AAA contenders alongside standout indie titles.
Technology
South Africa starved of satellite internet as Vodacom announces Starlink partnership
Vodacom Group has signed a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to expand broadband access across Africa, but South Africa remains excluded from the rollout due to unresolved regulatory hurdles.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in November 2025: New games available for free download
PlayStation Plus members can download ‘Stray’, ‘EA Sports WRC 24’, and ‘otally Accurate Battle Simulator’ for free this November.
Technology
AWS reportedly down – again: Here’s everything we know
Reports of an AWS outage resurfaced on Wednesday, with users claiming widespread disruptions across major platforms, though Amazon insists its systems are operating normally.
Technology
NEO home robot: The world’s first humanoid helper and when it’ll be available in South Africa
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
Gaming
‘Battlefield 6’ battle royale event: What to expect, how to play for free
The Battlefield 6 franchise has made a major comeback with its first season of content, introducing a new free-to-play battle royale mode called Redsec, launching this week.
Technology
3I/ATLAS: Comet the size of Manhattan has scientists concerned – Here’s why
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, and NASA says this encounter will alter the Manhattan-sized object in several ways as it continues its journey through our solar system.
International
Cody ‘Beef’ Franke dies aged 31: Here’s what we know about the cause of death
Cody Franke, known to fans as “Beef” and a beloved member of Barstool Sports, has died suddenly at the age of 31.
Technology
More than 183 million credentials, including Gmail passwords, found in massive data dump
A new cyber report has confirmed that over 183 million accounts — including Gmail passwords — were leaked in one of the largest data breaches recorded this year.
Lifestyle
Changan launches in South Africa: What you must know about the latest Chinese SUV competitor
Changan has officially launched in South Africa with a grand event at Sun City, unveiling its range of SUVs, sedans and electric vehicles designed to challenge established players like Toyota, Ford and GWM.
Movies
New movies coming to cinemas this week: 20 – 24 October 2025
A slew of new movies is showing this week in South Africa (20–24 Oct 2025) — here’s what opens on Friday, where to watch it, and the current Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro rewards/deals.
Technology
You can now live stream Formula 1 on Apple TV but there’s a caveat for SA subscribers
Apple has secured exclusive rights to stream every Formula 1 Grand Prix live on Apple TV but a caveat awaits South African fans.
Lifestyle
The rise of digital escapes: Why South Africans are turning to virtual entertainment for relief
From immersive games to digital concerts, virtual nightlife to interactive story apps, entertainment is no longer something we just consume — it’s something we enter.
Technology
Apple releases iPad Pro with M5 chip: Release date, price in South Africa, how to buy
Apple has unveiled its most powerful iPad Pro yet, featuring the new M5 chip with major performance and AI upgrades.
Lifestyle
First supermoon of 2025 to brighten the night skies this October
The first supermoon of 2025 — known as the harvest full moon — will rise in early October, appearing brighter and closer to Earth than any moon so far this year.
Technology
Scientists make breakthrough discovery on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
Scientists using Cassini data have found all the necessary ingredients for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus, strengthening hopes it could host habitable conditions.
Gaming
Xbox Game Pass in October 2025: Free games you can download
Xbox Game Pass evolves in October 2025 with new Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans, expanded benefits, and a huge lineup of new games including ‘Hogwarts Legacy’, ‘Diablo IV’, and Ubisoft classics.
Gaming
PlayStation Plus in October 2025: New games available for free download
October’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes ‘Alan Wake 2’, ‘Goat Simulator 3’, and ‘Cocoon’, with Premium members also getting a ‘Game Trial of Midnight Murder Club’.