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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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Jan 22, 2026 ∙ 6 min
MG HS Review: This Might Be the Smartest Family SUV Buy
We’ve seen a tidal wave of Chinese cars hit South Africa lately, and I found myself in yet another one: the MG HS. Like most Chinese SUVs, it has those polarising looks: you either love it or you absolutely don’t. I sit firmly on the “I actually like this” side. At a glance, it blends in with the rest of the SUV crowd, nothing wild, nothing outrageous. But here’s where my personal vendetta kicks in. Not against China, but against the engines. Specifically, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines...
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Jan 22, 2026 ∙ 3 min
How Convenience Culture Is Quietly Reshaping Work in South Africa
Convenience is firmly embedding itself in the lives of South Africans. From transport and food to cleaning and accommodation, on-demand services have moved from novelty to necessity. But while much of the conversation focuses on what this means for consumers, far less attention is paid to what it means for workers. In 2026, convenience culture will not just change how we live. It is fundamentally reshaping how millions of people access work, income and economic participation. And crucially,...
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Jan 19, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Why Ride-Hailing Needs a Reset, and How inDrive Is Stepping Up
Ride-hailing has become one of those modern conveniences we barely think twice about. Need to get somewhere quickly, avoid parking, or skip the stress of driving? Open an app, tap a button, and you’re on your way. In theory, it’s seamless. In reality, the experience hasn’t always lived up to the promise. Over the years, e-hailing has picked up a few uncomfortable reputations. Filthy cars. Rude or distracted drivers. Awkward, sometimes unsafe encounters. In the worst cases, real danger. South...
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Jan 19, 2026 ∙ 3 min
The One Brand That Understands the Creator Economy
The camera rolls. The edit suite hums. The content goes live. Within hours, thousands, sometimes millions, are watching, engaging, buying. This is the modern creative economy, where a single creator, armed with the right vision and the right tools, can build a global audience from a bedroom studio or capture lightning in a bottle from anywhere in the world. Many creators are shaping culture, driving commerce, and redefining what success looks like in media and entertainment. And behind many...
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Jan 13, 2026 ∙ 7 min
5 Things at CES 2026 That Caught My Attention
CES has become the place where companies, both global giants and ambitious startups, come to show off what they believe the future looks like. Every January, Las Vegas is filled with bold ideas, glossy demos, and technology that feels like it’s leapt straight out of a sci-fi film. And to be fair, much of it is genuinely impressive, a reminder of just how far innovation has come. But CES also has a habit of overpromising. Many of the most talked-about products are concepts rather than...
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Dec 18, 2025 ∙ 2 min
A MICHELIN-Key Christmas: Festive Dining at Park Hyatt Johannesburg
Park Hyatt Johannesburg, recently recognised with One MICHELIN Key and ranked among the first hotels in Africa to receive this prestigious distinction, continues to set the benchmark for refined hospitality in the city. As the festive season approaches, the hotel unveils a series of seasonal dining experiences at Room 32 , its signature culinary destination, thoughtfully curated to celebrate Christmas, New Year, and the joy of coming together. Introduced by the MICHELIN Guide in October...
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Dec 18, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Thoughtful Christian Gifts With Real Meaning
Buying gifts for Christians can feel deceptively simple. A Bible here, a candle there, and job done. But the most meaningful faith gifts aren’t about ticking a religious box, they’re about supporting a life rooted in intention, reflection, and quiet discipline. Faith, for many, is lived in the small, everyday moments. In the margins of a journal. In early mornings with Scripture. In pauses that invite stillness in a noisy world. The best gifts don’t try to be loud declarations of belief; they...
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Dec 16, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Digital Car Revolution Starts Here, And It’s Fully Immersive
Many gamers know this routine by heart: you load your favourite racing game, scroll through a garage of shiny cars, spin them around in 3D, pick your colour, and buy one to race. Kids do it instinctively. Parents, on the other hand, know the real-life version all too well: endless research tabs open on your browser, a few calls to dealerships, maybe an entire Saturday spent hopping from showroom to showroom to see what’s actually available. But what if you could do what the kids do? Log in,...
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Dec 11, 2025 ∙ 5 min
rAge 2025 Was Big, and Eduvos’ Vision Was Bigger
There is something about rAge Expo that always feels like walking into controlled chaos. This year was no exception. The Fourways Mall rooftop hosted the entire spectacle, and while the placement made sense for space, it came with one unavoidable reality. It was scorching. The heat rose off the concrete like an in-game fire trap. Thankfully, the organisers scattered portable fans across the floor, which quickly became the unofficial heroes of the weekend. Still, as soon as you walked through...
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Dec 11, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Your Ultimate Festive Wine Guide for a Better Summer Sip
Summer basically comes with its own soundtrack: laughter, sizzling braais, clinking glasses, and someone loudly insisting they definitely know how to open a bottle of MCC . And while wine can absolutely be a “grab whatever’s cold” situation, there’s something magical about knowing what you’re pouring, and why it works. Bianca Leonard, Marketing Manager at lifestyle technology specialist Solenco, puts it perfectly: “It’s an experience. And the right prep, the right food pairing, and the right...
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Dec 9, 2025 ∙ 2 min
A Simpler Way to Handle Money Abroad This December
December travel comes with its usual to-do list: book flights, pack sunscreen, and attempt to conquer the chaos of foreign currency. For years, managing money abroad has meant juggling multiple cards, paying inflated fees, or queueing to buy foreign notes like it’s a national sport. With international travel climbing again, the gaps in how South Africans transact globally have never been clearer. Al Baraka Bank has stepped directly into that space with Vivere , introduced under the headline:...
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Dec 4, 2025 ∙ 3 min
How The Grotto Is Using Light, Sound and Foam to Fix Your Nervous System
Let’s be honest: you’re exhausted. The bone-deep, cortisol-soaked kind of exhaustion that comes from treating your nervous system like a rental car. As we hurtle toward the festive season, your body isn’t asking for rest anymore. It’s demanding it. But here’s the twist. Rest isn’t the absence of doing something; it’s an active biological process. And The Grotto Spa, tucked inside The Capital’s 15 on Orange in Cape Town, has cracked the code on what your stressed-out, overstimulated brain...
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Dec 4, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Forget TVs, Black Friday Is Becoming a Car-Buying Weekend
For most people, Black Friday means two things: a trolley full of things you definitely didn’t need, and a checkout page that mysteriously keeps refreshing while you pray that the last pair of size 8 trainers doesn’t vanish. But here’s the plot twist: Black Friday isn’t just about fashion, flatscreens and air fryers anymore. South Africans are now using it to buy… cars. AutoTrader’s latest data from 2024 quietly dropped a hint that we’re witnessing a shift in buying behaviour, and if you...
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Dec 2, 2025 ∙ 6 min
The Quiet Allure of EVs, Seen Through the Alfa Romeo Junior
The Alfa Romeo Junior proves that going electric doesn’t mean sacrificing style, performance, or that unmistakable Italian flair.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Meet Dr. Avashna Govender: The AI Strategist Empowering Youth, Women & Businesses
How Dr Avashna Govender is Using AI to Empower Youth, Women, and Businesses
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 7 min
8 Innovative Devices That Will Turn Your Home Into an Experience
Why settle for a house when you can live in an experience?
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
5 Cities That Are Already Living in the Future
These five cities are a glimpse of what’s next.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Review: Why the Nintendo Switch 2 Doesn’t Need to Change Much to Win
Nintendo Switch 2 full review: why less really is more.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 5 min
iPhone Air Review: Apple's Latest Experiment
Should phones be thinner? The world seems to think so, and by “the world” I mean phone brands. OPPO has come out with a thin phone, Samsung has its own, Apple joined the party, and once one brand jumps on a gimmick the rest don’t waste time following. Now, let’s not just throw stones for the sake of it. Thinness is a gimmick, yes, but in some cases it’s needed. Look at folding phones: they have to be thin, otherwise you end up with a brick in your pocket. But regular phones? Hmm, I’m not...
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Review: The Zenbook Duo OLED Is What Laptop Productivity Was Always Meant to Be
A full review of the Asus Zenbook Duo OLED; this one’s for the tab-hoarders who thrive in organized chaos.
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Smart Sleep Tech That’s Changing How South Africans Rest
This device is what you need to take control of your sleep, recovery, and overall wellbeing.
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Nov 24, 2025 ∙ 2 min
How YouTube and Vumatel Plan to Close South Africa’s Digital Gap
Mahesh Bhalareo, Director YouTube Product Partnerships EMEA (left) and Zunaid Mahomed, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at MAZIV (right) YouTube and Vumatel, a MAZIV company, have announced a joint pilot programme designed to address digital inequality in South African township households by combining affordable fibre connectivity with connected TV access. The initiative launches in areas such as Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, where two thousand fibre connected homes will receive free...
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Nov 24, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Inside Sony’s Big Sound Moment: The ULT POWER SOUND Expansion Lands in SA
Sony didn’t just turn up the volume in Edenvale, they shook the room. Literally. The brand unveiled the newest additions to its ULT POWER SOUND range, and if you’re someone who believes bass should be felt in your chest, not just heard through your ears, this was the place to be. The event took place at SMD Technologies HQ, which already hinted this wasn’t going to be your standard corporate handshake-and-move-along launch. The morning kicked off with a warm welcome from Avi Mishan, Managing...
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Nov 21, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Why Melrose Arch Is the City’s Must-See Christmas Destination This Year
The trees are up, the lights are on, and the festive season is officially underway at Melrose Arch. Following the sold-out performances by the Drakensberg Boys Choir and the Chamber Orchestra of Johannesburg this past weekend, Melrose Arch has unveiled Destination Christmas 2025, its annual celebration that transforms Johannesburg’s most stylish precinct into a whimsical wonderland. Famous for its breathtaking European-style Christmas lights that turn the entire precinct into a sparkling...
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