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    Kumbi Mtshakazi

    Kumbirai Mtshakazi, also known affectionately as ‘Kumbi’, hails from the Eastern Cape but was raised in Pretoria. At 30 years old, his passion for computers and cars has been a constant throughout his life. Kumbi is a dedicated creative writer with a diverse skill set spanning User Experience, Advertising, and Social media marketing. Notably, Kumbi serves as the host of TMS Motoring on the Morning Show aired on eTV, and he contributes to Y-FM with his weekly #VroomVroomFridays show. Additionally, he can be heard on Radio 702 and Power FM bi-weekly, and he makes appearances on Metro FM. Kumbi's written work extends to reputable publications such as CAR Magazine South Africa and Apex Magazine. He can also be caught regularly on Buyer's Guide, and Ignition GT. He is also a member of the SAGMJ, a juror for SA Car of the Year as well as a juror for the Cars.co.za CarsAwards.
    cars

    GR Cup round 5 – podium finish

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 05/08/2024 0 4 min read
    “Flat out at Potters Pass, don’t even think of lifting.” This was the message drilled into my head by various...
    cars

    Scrubbing it out at the GR Cup round 4

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 04/07/2024 0 4 min read
    Listening to the previous journalists that participated in the GR Cup in 2023, I knew that Aldo Scribante was going...
    cars

    Kia Sonet facelift arrives in SA

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 14/06/2024 0 3 min read
    The Kia Sonet receives a much-needed facelift that ties in with the brand’s design culture, since it first launched in...
    cars

    Exciting round 3 of the GR Cup at home

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 23/05/2024 0 3 min read
    Zwartkops raceways has always been a special place for me, so I was very excited to head there for the...
    cars

    Podium for the Rookie at Kyalami

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 16/04/2024 0 4 min read
    After the challenging experiences I had at Killarney, I was determined to improve my performance at Kyalami. After completing over...
    cars

    Insightful first round: Toyota GR Cup

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 22/03/2024 0 3 min read
    I tackled Killarney International Race Circuit for the opening round of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Cup sponsored by Netstar, and...
    cars

    Toyota GR Cup 2024 driver lineup

    Kumbi Mtshakazi, 29/02/2024 0 2 min read
    Presenting Toyota Gazoo Racing SA and sponsored by Netstar, the third edition of the GR Cup is here and prepared...

    EVs

    • electric
    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 0
    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...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...
    Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf
    Martha van Zyl, 27/07/2026 0
    I love driving. And I really like my current car – she’s a little old, petrol-driven, manual transmission, and gives...
    Living Electric: BMW iX xDrive60
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/07/2026 0
    The BMX iX came to South Africa towards the end of 2021. At the time, it was a bold design...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    Gimme: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    Pocket power with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung’s foldable phones have been...
    7.3
    Review: Star Fox
    MJ Khan, 29/07/2026 0
    There are certain games that become legendary long before you ever get the chance to play them. For me, the...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
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