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    Can the Audi RS e-tron GT go the distance on a cross-province road trip?

    Nafisa Akabor, 21/09/2022 1 min read
    Road tripping in an EV is not on top of mind for South Africans, but I jumped at the opportunity...
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    Get ready for electric taxis in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/09/2022 1 min read
    Electrified fleets within logistics is quietly moving along and, in parts of the Western Cape, is being tested as public...
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    BMW previews its electric i7 limousine in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 06/09/2022 3 min read
    BMW South Africa previewed its new luxury-class 7 Series vehicles, including the electric i7, at a media event in Steyn...
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    A week in the Mini Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/07/2022 6 min read
    I spent a week in the Mini Cooper SE after getting a home EV wallbox charger installed. I wanted to...
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    A weekend in the Audi etron Sportback S

    Nafisa Akabor, 21/06/2022 2 min read
    Audi made a splash earlier this year when it simultaneously launched six e-tron models in its electric vehicle (EV) range...
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    I bought a home wallbox EV charger

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/06/2022 5 min read
    Most of you know know I love electric cars, which has been fuelled by me covering them officially since 2017....
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    Torque about watts – EV Charging 101

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/02/2022 1 min read
    Sowetan Motoring: Everything you need to know about charging EVs in SA. Charging a car will soon be as natural...
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    A month in the BMW iX

    Nafisa Akabor, 31/01/2022 12 min read
    I spent a month driving the BMW iX xDrive40 for the holidays, which went back on 18 January. Driving an...
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    Driven: Audi e-tron

    09/12/2021
    The first Audi e-tron vehicles have arrived in South Africa a little earlier than expected but will officially launch in...
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    Rush hour coming for new generation of EVs

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/11/2021 4 min read
    BMW’s next-generation electric car, the iX, will go on sale in SA at the end of the month, foreshadowing many...
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    I drove the e-Golf for a month

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/12/2020 10 min read
    Volkswagen South Africa loaned me the electric e-Golf for the month of November. I found it very fitting that my...
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    I drove the electric Mini

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2020 4 min read
    The electric Mini Cooper SE  arrived in South Africa earlier than expected and I got to drive it. Mini South...
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    EVs

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    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...
    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...

    Reviews

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    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...
    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...

    ADVICE

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    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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