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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    BYD Atto 8 PHEV 7 seater launched
    Recharged, 16/04/2026
    BYD has introduced its new seven-seater Atto 8 SUV plug-in hybrid at a media event in Johannesburg on 15 April....
    Geely E2 new cheapest EV in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2026
    Geely South Africa unveiled its new compact all-electric hatchback that is currently the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa. The...
    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in
    Recharged, 14/04/2026
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
    First Look: iCaur 03T and V23
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2026
    The iCaur brand, a new energy vehicle adventure sub-brand under the Chery Group, is set to launch in South Africa...
    Top EVs sold in South Africa in 2025
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/02/2026
    Naamsa shared their NEV sales for 2025 in January this year, with some interesting results. While plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales...
    Charge expands with 2 solar EV chargers on the N3
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/02/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge has announced that its two new off-grid electric vehicle chargers will open in June 2026. This follows...
    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...
    9.2
    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...
    8.3
    Review: Mario Tennis Fever
    MJ Khan, 04/03/2026
    Mario Sports games are often a mixed bag; not enough simulation and realism for some, too gimmicky and shallow for...
    7.5
    Review: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 5 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2026
    Automating the most mundane household chores is always a win for me. It’s why robot vacuums have become the hardest-working...
    7.3
    Review: Animal Crossing – New Horizons
    MJ Khan, 09/02/2026
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons returns with a Switch 2 upgrade that is careful and deliberate rather than revolutionary. Nintendo has...
    8.3
    Review: Oura Ring 4
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/02/2026
    I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring 4 for three months now since it launched, and intentionally waited this long to...
    7.8
    Review: Metroid Prime 4 – Beyond
    MJ Khan, 22/01/2026
    Metroid isn’t one of my go-to Nintendo franchises and somehow, I skipped most of them growing up, either because it...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
    A holiday travel tech list
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
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