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    lifestyle

    ATM tips for the festive season

    Recharged, 20/12/2023 0 2 min read
    Ahead of the festive season, FNB South Africa pleads with consumers to be extra vigilant. The festive season is associated...
    electric

    VW ID.Buzz being piloted by DHL

    Recharged, 22/11/2023 0 2 min read
    The electric version based on Volkswagen’s iconic Kombi, the ID.Buzz. has landed in South Africa. But not for the consumer...
    lifestyle

    Black Friday tech deals 2023

    Recharged, 20/11/2023 2 5 min read
    Leading up to Black Friday, I’ve received a bunch of media releases on tech and gadgets going on sale in...
    lifestyle

    Under Armour unveils 2024 tech range

    Recharged, 16/11/2023 0 3 min read
    Under Armour has unveiled their 2024 tech and product range at their HQ in Cape Town. Distributed by Apollo Brands,...
    online

    Showmax reveals new identity

    Recharged, 15/11/2023 0 2 min read
    Showmax has revealed a new brand identity ahead of its relaunch in February 2024, in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and...
    lifestyle

    FNB introduces Personal Solar Loan Benefit

    Recharged, 13/11/2023 0 3 min read
    FNB will let individual customers apply for a personal solar loan benefit at an interest rate of prime plus 1%...
    electric

    Mercedes-Benz to install over 120 EV chargers in SA

    Recharged, 13/11/2023 0 2 min read
    Mercedes-Benz South Africa has partnered with Chargify to rollout over 120 new EV charging stations across the country. The investment,...
    online

    Meta releases comic book for SA teen online safety

    Recharged, 02/11/2023 0 1 min read
    Meta has collaborated with Ethnikids to introduce an educational comic book for online safety aimed at South African teenagers. The...
    electric, apps

    Volvo Driving Journal app supports EVs

    Recharged, 20/10/2023 0 2 min read
    Volvo South Africa’s latest version of its Driving Journal app now works on all its battery electric vehicles models in...
    lifestyle, apps

    Under Armour launches shopping app

    Recharged, 20/10/2023 0 2 min read
    Under Armour has introduced a new mobile app aimed at fitness enthusiasts, fashion-forward individuals, and deal seekers. It is available...
    news

    Amazon to launch in South Africa in 2024

    Recharged, 17/10/2023 0 1 min read
    Amazon has finally confirmed that it will launch in South Africa in 2024. It will brings its e-commerce platform, the...
    internet

    MTN introduces Fibre to the Home

    Recharged, 16/10/2023 0 1 min read
    MTN has introduced a new fibre to the home offering starting at R349 per month. MTN Fibre will offer high-speed...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Launch Drive: Lexus ES 350e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    Lexus released its second EV this year, following the launch of the Lexus RZ in February 2026. The new executive...
    Living Electric: BMW iX2
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/10/2026 0
    The BMW iX2 is for those who want an electric SUV that looks a little different from the usual family...
    Living Electric: GWM Ora 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/10/2026 0
    I recently had the opportunity to spend more time behind the wheel of the GWM Ora 5 EV. It’s a...
    First Look: Nio Firefly
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/09/2026 0
    Nio South Africa approached Recharged to get a sneak peek of its upcoming fully electric Firefly, a B segment compact...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 1
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
    EVs
    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.3
    Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
    MJ Khan, 16/10/2026 0
    I like to think of myself as a hardcore Nintendo fan, but every year I’m reminded how many beloved, critically...
    7.0
    Review: Marvel’s Wolverine
    MJ Khan, 02/10/2026 0
    Unlike pattypans, which I’ve eternally abhorred, I have a complicated history with Wolverine games. I played X2: Wolverine’s Revenge on...
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11
    Martha van Zyl, 02/10/2026 0
    The Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 comparison is more about what your watch understands about you rather than...
    Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4
    Martha van Zyl, 21/09/2026 0
    The Apple AirPods 5 vs Apple AirPods 4 comparison comes down to one important change: Apple has made active noise...
    iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 11/09/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro appears familiar, but the interesting upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to the iPhone 17...
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
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