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BY MUFARO MHARIWA
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Sep 5, 2024
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Mufaro Mhariwa is MOG’s Business and Lifestyle writer. Though initially drawn to the field of IT, which he studied for a time, Mufaro ultimately discovered his true passion in the world of writing. Deeply spiritual, Mufaro finds peace and guidance through reading and meditating on the Bible. In his pursuit of physical strength and well-being, he maintains (or tries to) a disciplined routine at the gym. When he isn’t writing and reading, you can find him outside drenched in sweat. Mufaro is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing soccer, tennis, padel, basketball, table tennis, and swimming. He also has a love/hate relationship with running. His athletic talent was evident from a young age, having played for the Manchester United Academy at 11. With a rich background in writing, Mufaro aims to produce enriching content that not only educates the reader but answers all their questions.
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Apr 14, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Why Thailand Is Becoming the World’s Go-To Recovery Destination
Medical tourism is no longer just about treatment. It is about recovery, experience, and increasingly, how patients feel long after they leave the hospital. With demand for cost-effective, high-quality healthcare continuing to rise, countries like Thailand remain at the forefront. But over the past decade, the country’s appeal has expanded beyond clinical excellence into something far more comprehensive, a model that blends medical care with holistic wellness. This shift reflects a broader...
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Apr 13, 2026 ∙ 4 min
A Landmark R750m Investment Lands in Waterfall City
On the 3rd of February 2026, Fireroom at Mall of Africa became the stage for what could prove to be one of Gauteng’s most significant hospitality announcements in recent years. Against a backdrop of quiet confidence and sharp business intent, Attacq Limited and Rabie Property Group formally unveiled the Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel, a R750 million development set to reshape South Africa’s business events landscape. The investment stands among the largest recent capital...
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Apr 12, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Absa Increases Fuel Cashback as Prices Hit South Africans Hard
As fuel prices continue to climb, Absa has moved to ease some of the pressure on consumers by increasing cashback rewards on fuel spend. From 1 April 2026, petrol prices rose by more than R3 per litre, with diesel climbing even higher. For many South Africans, fuel remains one of the most significant monthly expenses, directly affecting commuting, business operations and everyday mobility. In response, Absa Rewards has increased its fuel earn cap by R2,000. The temporary adjustment will run...
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Apr 8, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Volkswagen Amarok Faces Earth, Wind, Water and Fire
South Africa is a bakkie country. In one of the market’s most competitive automotive segments, the gap between promise and proof has become one of the defining tensions. Claims of toughness are standard. Verified evidence of it is considerably rarer. A new campaign from Volkswagen Group Africa is attempting to close that gap, and the method it has chosen is as straightforward as it is uncommon; show everything, enhance nothing. One bakkie. Four elements. Zero AI. While most 4x4s undergo a...
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Mar 30, 2026 ∙ 8 min
Do We Really Need Big Displays in Cars?
The Screen Debate: Do Cars Really Need Big Screens?
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Mar 25, 2026 ∙ 6 min
An Insight Into iCAUR: The Chinese EV Brand Heading to SA
Yes, Chinese brands have taken over the South African automotive space, and it’s starting to feel like an old story… or is it? Well, another Chinese brand is entering the market, but this one feels a bit more niche and a bit more unique. Niche because South Africa’s EV adoption is still very much in its early stages, and unique because iCAUR will only offer electric vehicles. Having seen the car at the Festival of Motoring, I can tell you it’s a sight to behold. The love for adventure SUVs...
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Mar 22, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Meet the South African Teen Taking on Global Motorsport
At just 15 years old, South African karting champion Gianna Pascoal is already making moves most drivers spend years chasing. Her latest milestone places her firmly on the global radar. Pascoal has been selected as one of only five drivers worldwide for the More Than Equal Driver Development Programme, an elite initiative focused on identifying and accelerating female talent toward Formula-level competition. She is the only South African in the 2026 intake, joining a select group of young...
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Mar 18, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Fuel Hikes Are Everyone’s Problem, Even If You Don’t Drive
Fuel prices tend to be a driver’s obsession. It’s the motorists refreshing news updates, comparing forecourts and calculating kilometres per litre. For most ride-hailing users, it barely registers. The fare is the fare, the ride is the ride. That indifference, however, may no longer hold. South Africa’s latest Budget Speech has once again placed fuel costs at the centre of the national economic conversation. Presenting the 2026 National Budget, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that...
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Mar 13, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Energy-Efficient Living: Small Changes That Cut Electricity Costs
South Africans are becoming increasingly aware of the cost of running their homes. With electricity tariffs set to rise again this year; including an 8.76% increase for Eskom direct customers from 1 April and cumulative hikes of roughly 18.36% over two years , households are rethinking how they consume energy. What was once an invisible background cost is now a central consideration in home design. Bianca Leonard, Marketing Manager at consumer technology specialists Solenco, says the...
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Mar 6, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Apple’s Busy Week of Launches, But the MacBook Neo Is the Real Story
Apple had a very busy week, announcing a wave of new hardware across its lineup. We saw a new iPhone, a refreshed iPad, updated Studio Displays, and new MacBook Pros. On paper, it looks like a sweeping update across almost every major product category. But once you look past the usual upgrades, one product stands out as genuinely interesting: the MacBook Neo. This is a brand-new entry-level laptop designed for people who may have found the MacBook Air just a little too expensive to justify....
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Mar 6, 2026 ∙ 2 min
ASICS and HAL STUDIOS Reimagine the GEL-NYC™ 2.0
ASICS has unveiled the HAL STUDIOS x ASICS GEL-NYC™ 2.0, the first instalment in the H.S.D.T. Signature Series. Created in collaboration with HAL STUDIOS, the release reinterprets the GEL-NYC silhouette through a design approach that blends ASICS’ performance heritage with HAL STUDIOS’ philosophy-driven perspective on materials, culture and urban movement. Building on the duo’s previous collaboration, the GEL-NYC™ 2.0 is positioned as more than a seasonal refresh. Instead, the sneaker...
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Mar 3, 2026 ∙ 2 min
How inDrive Is Responding to Ride-Hailing Risks
In recent months, South Africa’s e-hailing sector has once again found itself under scrutiny. What had become an unfortunate norm, passengers facing unsafe situations, has been compounded by incidents revealing the other side of the equation, where drivers themselves have been placed at risk, in some cases with tragic outcomes. Safety in the ride-hailing economy is no longer a one-sided conversation. It is a systemic issue that affects both rider and driver, and one that requires visible,...
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Feb 26, 2026 ∙ 6 min
The Galaxy S26 Launch: Innovation in Privacy
Last night, the 25th of February 2026, was the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. I walked in with tempered expectations. Smartphones feel like they’ve reached a plateau. Cameras are excellent. Displays are sharp. Performance is rarely an issue. Genuine, hardware-led innovation has become incremental rather than transformative. TM Roh, CEO and Head of the Device eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics, opened the keynote by framing artificial intelligence not as a feature, but as...
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Feb 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min
From Smart Bricks to the World Cup Stage: Why LEGO’s Trophy Is More Than a Collectible
Not long ago, we explored how the LEGO Group is evolving beyond the bricks many of us grew up with. The introduction of smart play elements and interactive builds signalled something important: LEGO is not content with nostalgia alone. It is actively engineering relevance for a new generation. And yet, for all its innovation, LEGO’s enduring strength lies in something simpler. It never gets boring. Into Formula 1? There’s a build for that. Obsessed with architecture? Covered. Romantic enough...
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Feb 20, 2026 ∙ 3 min
A R270 Million Investment in Gqeberha’s Youth and Tourism Economy
Twenty-five cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Gqeberha this season, nine of them staying overnight. That level of activity signals renewed confidence in the city as a destination. It also poses a pressing question: is the local hospitality sector equipped with the skills and workforce required to meet rising demand? The challenge is not hypothetical. The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa has recently raised concerns about mounting staffing pressures across the tourism...
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Feb 18, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Not Apple’s iCar: The Electric SUV Heading to SA
When iCAUR first appeared at the Festival of Motoring last year, it sparked curiosity. The name alone invited double takes. No, not Apple’s long-rumoured iCar. Something arguably more tangible is on the horizon. Now, the Chery Group’s new-energy adventure brand is preparing for its official South African launch in May 2026. And if the early engineering brief is anything to go by, the story may be less about screens and software, and more about metal, manufacturing and meticulous detail. At...
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Feb 17, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why 2026 Marks a Turning Point for Global Marketing Talent
Global marketing firms are hiring again after a prolonged slowdown, but the rebound does not resemble a return to pre-pandemic agency life. Offices are not reopening at scale. Traditional team structures are not being rebuilt. Instead, firms are reshaping how work is designed, leaning into permanent, distributed roles that serve international clients across markets and time zones. Recent indicators suggest early momentum. The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index rose to 44 points in the fourth...
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Feb 13, 2026 ∙ 8 min
Jetour T1 Review: Why You'll Be Seeing It Everywhere
Jetour has done something right with this car!
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Feb 13, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Sony’s WF-1000XM6’s Are Finally Here
Three years after the release of its WF-1000XM5 earbuds, Sony has introduced the next generation in its flagship 1000X series, the Sony WF-1000XM6. The new truly wireless earbuds arrive with a series of upgrades that many users had been anticipating, most notably improved noise cancelling, refined sound processing, stronger connectivity and a redesigned fit. Alongside the launch, Sony has also introduced a new Sand Pink colour option for its Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. The update for...
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Feb 12, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why Compact Cars Are Driving SA’s Used Market Boom
South Africa’s used car market has opened 2026 with notable momentum, posting double-digit growth in January and reinforcing a shift in how consumers are navigating an increasingly cost-conscious environment. According to the latest AutoTrader data, 34,452 used vehicles were sold in January 2026, up from 30,742 in December and 30,961 in January last year. That translates to a 12.07% month-on-month increase and an 11.28% rise year-on-year: a strong start off the back of an already resilient...
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Feb 10, 2026 ∙ 2 min
The Quiet Craft Behind Clifftop’s Remarkable Guest Experience
Have you ever gone to a restaurant or hotel and been treated so well that the experience stays with you long after you’ve left? You might assume it was simply kindness, good manners or luck. And while genuine warmth always plays a role, the truth is that some establishments operate with an almost obsessive commitment to quality control. Not just in the food or the setting, but in every interaction, every gesture, every moment of care. Clifftop Exclusive Safari Hideaway is one of those places....
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Feb 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Mazda CX-60 Individual Review: What Makes It a Quiet Contender in the Range
Understated, elegant, and effortlessly premium. Meet Mazda CX-60 Individual
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Feb 6, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Huawei Signals a Serious Return to Running With Eliud Kipchoge
Huawei is signalling a renewed focus on performance-driven wearables with the announcement of a new partnership with marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge and the dsm-firmenich Running Team. The partnership appoints Huawei as the team’s official technology partner and signals a calculated return to the professional running watch space, five years after the launch of the original WATCH GT Runner. Kipchoge’s involvement adds weight to that ambition. Widely regarded as one of the greatest distance...
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Feb 5, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Dis-Chem Returns R350 Million to Customers in Just 100 Days
Just 100 days after the launch of Dis-Chem’s reimagined Better Rewards programme, the healthcare retailer has already returned more than R350 million in savings to South African consumers. That figure matches the full-year value historically delivered by its previous Benefit Card loyalty programme, achieved in a fraction of the time. The pace of uptake signals strong early momentum and positions Better Rewards to return well over R1.5 billion in value within its first year, as customer...
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