Recharged Recharged Recharged
    • HOME
    • ABOUT
    • CONTRIBUTORS
    • PODCAST
    23 Jun 2026
    • Recharged Recharged Recharged
    • TECH
      • APPS
      • eSIM
      • GADGET
      • MOBILE
      • REVIEWS
      • WEARABLE
    • CARS
      • CARS
      • ELECTRIC
    • LIFESTYLE
      • GAMING
      • INTERNET
      • LIFESTYLE
      • ONLINE
      • SMART HOME
      • TRAVEL
    • ADVICE
      • ADVICE
      • HOW TO
      • TOP 5
      • VERSUS
    • RADIO
    cars

    Quick Drive: VW Golf 8 GTI

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/03/2022 0 5 min read
    The VW Golf 8 GTI came out last year and while I did not attend the launch event, I finally...
    cars

    Launch Drive: BMW 2 Series Coupé

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/03/2022 0 6 min read
    The BMW 2 Series Coupé launch took place last week in Cape Town and I had the opportunity to drive...
    cars

    Launch Drive: VW Polo

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/02/2022 0 5 min read
    The Volkswagen Polo needs no introduction, it is the second best-selling passenger car in South Africa, after the Polo Vivo....
    cars

    VW Tiguan weekend away

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/02/2022 0 4 min read
    I recently got to spend some time with the new top of the line VW Tiguan 2.0L in white, kitted...
    cars

    BMW iDrive 8 hard reset

    14/01/2022 0
    I’ve been test driving the electric BMW iX for the holiday period, over December and January. I was given the...
    cars

    Quick Drive: BMW M440i

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2021 0 5 min read
    I drove the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé on my recent trip to Germany, where I went to experience...
    cars

    Driven: Land Rover Defender 90

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/10/2021 0 8 min read
    Land Rover’s two-door Defender 90 is finally in South Africa, following the availability of the Defender 110 that went on...
    cars

    Launch Drive: BMW X3

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/10/2021 0 6 min read
    The BMW X3 is a bit of a local hero, as the company likes to call it. It is produced...
    cars

    Launch Drive: Mini Cooper

    Nafisa Akabor, 28/09/2021 0 4 min read
    The Mini Hatch received an update and I got to check it out at a media event in Johannesburg last...
    cars

    Launch Drive: Ford Ranger Stormtrak

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/09/2021 0 3 min read
    Ford South Africa released a limited edition Ranger Stormtrak, based on the high-end Wildtrak, which is set to replace the...
    cars

    Quick Drive: VW Tiguan

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/08/2021 0 7 min read
    VW has an extensive range of SUVs in South Africa and one of the few segments that continues to grow...
    cars

    Launch Drive: Nissan Magnite

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/05/2021 0 5 min read
    Nissan’s new compact crossover SUV, the Magnite was unveiled during lockdown last October and today I got to drive it...
    • Previous
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • …
    • 9
    • Next

    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: Toyota RAV4 PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 0
    The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched recently in Cape Town. Recharged as in attendance, where we sampled a few models...
    Toyota launches next-gen RAV4
    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2026
    Toyota South Africa previewed the next-gen RAV4 at its inaugural Toyota Matsuri event recently at the Kyalami race track and...
    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....
    Zero Carbon Charge Adds Two N3 Sites
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/05/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge opened two new solar off-grid EV chargers, strategically positioned along the N3 corridor between Johannesburg and Durban...
    Living Electric: BYD Dolphin Surf
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/05/2026
    The BYD Dolphin Surf appeals because of its small size as a runaround city electric car. It was the cheapest...
    Pure Electric scooters launch in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/05/2026
    Pure Electric scooters is now officially available in South Africa, starting at R8 999. It is positioned as expanding access to...
    Living Electric: Geely E5 EM-i
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/04/2026
    I recently spent a week driving the Geely E5 EM-i Apex, plug-in hybrid as part of my new Living Electric...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 500e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/04/2026
    Lexus launched its first electric car in South Africa in February, at a media event in Cape Town, which Recharged...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
    8.6
    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    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...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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....
    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...
     © 2023-2026 Recharged
    • Login
    • Register

    Forgot Password

    Registration is closed.