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    Mini Cooper SE OTA update

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/04/2025 3 min read
    I received a push notification a couple of weeks ago for my long term Mini Cooper SE for an over-the-air...
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    Launch Drive: Mini Aceman SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2025 6 min read
    The Mini Aceman electric was launched in Johannesburg recently, which was only a concept a few years that I saw...
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    Driven: Dayun S5 Mini SUV

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/02/2025 7 min read
    The Dayun S5 Mini SUV is currently South Africa’s “cheapest” electric vehicle, or least expensive, however you look at it....
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    A Mini Look At The Electric Ambitions On Course In SA

    Recharged, 15/01/2025 3 min read
    Published in Forbes Africa. Our tech writer got to experience the new electric Mini Cooper SE that’s coming your way....
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    First Drive: Toyota bZ4X

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2024 0 5 min read
    Toyota South Africa’s first electric car, the bZ4X made an appearance at its recent annual Women in Auto event. Recharged...
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    Volvo EX30 long term drive

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/07/2024 2 13 min read
    When the Volvo EX30 was announced in June 2023, I thought this is a car I could own. I prefer...
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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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    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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    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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    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...
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    Launch Drive: GWM Ora 03

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/11/2023 1 4 min read
    The GWM Ora is one of the most exciting cars to come out in 2023. After months of delays, it...
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    EVs

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    Ora 5 Diaries: I bought an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    I finally made the switch to an electric vehicle, after a decade of covering EVs. It was a long time...
    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...
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    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...

    Reviews

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    Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
    Martha van Zyl, 11/11/2026 0
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max would tempt me away from my iPhone, mostly because of its battery. Around...
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    Review: Apple iPhone Duo
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    Apple’s first foldable launched in South Africa on 23 October, the same day as the US and other first wave...
    7.6
    Review: EA Sports FC 27
    MJ Khan, 09/11/2026 0
    World Cup years are always special for casual football fans like me. I familiarise myself with players not named Ronaldo...
    Gimme: Honor Magic V6
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    The Honor Magic V6 brings blazing speed and sleek hardware, but does the price tag justify the software quirks? Originally...
    Gimme: Galaxy Buds4
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/10/2026 0
    The Galaxy Buds4 is exclusively for Samsung users. Originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung has spent years refining its...
    Gimme: iPhone 18 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 22/10/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro upgrades the range’s chipset, camera and battery life — the latter possibly being the biggest reason...
    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...
    Gimme: Oura Ring 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/10/2026 0
    Oura Ring 5 has more battery life, stronger sensors and its own AI ‘adviser’. Originally published in the Financial Mail....

    ADVICE

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    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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