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    BYD to supply SA with 120 electric buses

    Recharged, 25/07/2024 0 2 min read
    BYD will supply South Africa with its first fleet of electric buses, through a deal with Golden Arrow. The Cape...
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    Enviro Automotive launches Dayun Yuehu S5, cheapest EV in SA

    Recharged, 22/07/2024 0 4 min read
    Enviro Automotive has introduced South Africa’s cheapest battery electric car, the Dayun Yuehu S5 mini SUV. Enviro Automotive is an...
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    Revving Up: Electric Vehicles Gain Momentum In Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/07/2024 0 6 min read
    The numbers are in. The sales of electric vehicles (EV) declined globally in the fi rst quarter of 2024, according...
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    Audi adds 6 150kW DC chargers in SA

    Recharged, 10/07/2024 0 2 min read
    Audi and its partner Rubicon have installed six additional DC fast chargers across South Africa at strategic locations. This is...
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    Toyota Hilux bakkie now available as a hybrid

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/07/2024 0 4 min read
    The Toyota Hilux, one of South Africa’s best-selling vehicles, is now available as a mild hybrid on select Raider double-cab...
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    BMW i5: In the lap of luxury

    Recharged, 30/06/2024 0 5 min read
    The new BMW 5 Series has landed in South Africa, and as part of BMW’s strategy to electrify its fleet,...
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    Omoda 7 ‘PC on wheels’ unveiled in China, heading to SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/05/2024 0 4 min read
    Days after the Chery Group revealed its Jaecoo plug-in hybrid models at Auto China 2024, it unveiled a sporty mid-sized...
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    Omoda, Jaecoo unveil new PHEVs at Auto China 2024

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/04/2024 0 3 min read
    Omoda and Jaecoo, two independent brands under the Chery Group, showcased new vehicles at the Auto China 2024 show in...
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    Volvo EX30 launched in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/02/2024 0 5 min read
    The highly anticipated Volvo EX30 was launched in Johannesburg on Thursday, 22 February, with no less than five derivates on...
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    BMW’s hydrogen proof of concept

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/02/2024 0 5 min read
    BMW showcased a proof-of-concept green hydrogen mobility ecosystem at a conference in Johannesburg, alongside partners Anglo American Platinum and Sasol....
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    EV Charging Costs in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/02/2024 0 4 min read
    One of the biggest drawcards of purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa is not worrying about fuel costs....
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    Toyota, Lexus unveil EVs heading to SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2024 0 2 min read
    At its annual State of the Motoring Industry address, Toyota South Africa Motors shared its roadmap for its electric vehicle...
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    EVs

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    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...
    GWM Ora 5 has launched in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 09/07/2026 0
    GWM has relaunched the Ora brand in South Africa with the Ora 5 compact SUV. It runs on the GWM...
    Toyota bZ4X launched in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/07/2026 0
    Toyota has finally launched its heavily delayed first electric vehicle in South Africa, the bZ4X, at an event in Mpumalanga...
    Living Electric: Mini Countryman SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/07/2026 0
    Mini is one of many brands who has committed to becoming fully electric by the early 2030s. In South Africa,...

    Reviews

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    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...
    6.0
    Review: Rhythm Paradise Groove
    MJ Khan, 27/07/2026 0
    Rhythm Paradise Groove is the long-awaited return of one of Nintendo’s most niche franchises, arriving more than a decade after...
    8.0
    Review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
    MJ Khan, 06/07/2026 0
    Nintendo has no qualms reinventing familiar franchises, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is the latest to explore a new...
    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...

    ADVICE

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    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...
    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....
    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...
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