Andile Smith

The massive increase in the ownership of smartphones in Africa has forced many tech giants to think crucially about how to effectively utilize these big numbers. Most of the social media platforms and mobile apps serve as a platform for potential advertisers to reach their audience; mostly without causing direct financial implications to the users. The latest move has been...

The technology sector is an understandably appealing area for investors; developments continue apace with industries such as Big Data, the Internet of Things and virtual storage (the Cloud) and telecommunications growing every year. The key question is - which are the most promising companies to invest in? While there are the big global brands offering usually a safe pair of...

Accountants sometimes get a bad name. There is a stereotype that insists that they are fairly uninteresting individuals, not given to making much of a splash, let alone grabbing the headlines, or even - heaven forbid - taking the world by storm. But for all the stereotypes there are also exceptions to the rule. When it comes to accountants,...

There is a lot of discussion going on about Binary Options as a means of getting additional income in South Africa and as a result, Binary Options trading is getting more and more popular. Several times, it has been portrayed as a solution to all your financial needs with the possibility of making tangible sums of money in minutes,...

Durban can be best described as South Africa's Miami Beach, only this time better because it is in Africa! Africa is actually the most friendly continent on earth and so if you are looking for a perfect getaway or holiday, Durban is one place around Africa to be. Below is a number of astonishing tourist attractions in Durban that...

If you are particularly interested in South Africa and has been following South African blogs for some time, you might be interested to find out the top-ranked outstanding blogs in the South African blogosphere. The South African entertainment industry is estimated to be a huge goldmine that is presently underutilized. The steady growth of the South African entertainment industry across the globe has given...

If you are travelling to South Africa, or you are just interested in knowing a little more about the land of Mandela, it is important to acquaint yourself with some of the commonest slang terms and phrases the people of that great nation use in everyday conversations. As such, this article highlights some 15 slang phrases you should know in...

Talk of the biggest soap opera in South Africa at the moment, and you definitely ought to mention Isidingo. Yes, this soapie that we all love to watch has turned out to be one of the most loved soap operas not only in South Africa but in entire Africa. And like expected, Isidingo soapie has a number of memorable...

Sello Maake is one of South African’s most popular actors. He’s known everywhere from the streets of Johannesburg down to the Cape, by the young and the old. When you go to South Africa and ask about acting in general, they’ll always use Ka-Ncube as an example. Ka-Ncube, popular as Sello Maake, is a simple man. He says that when...

When the country of South Africa is mentioned, lots of things come to mind. First, it is one of the strongest economies in the African continent. Two, it is one of the countries with the largest gold reserves in the world. Three, it is home to many world-class game reserves and national parks. Four, it was once the focus...

Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, Jo'burg, eGoli, or Jozi, is the largest city in South Africa. In a recent survey conducted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine in August 2014, Johannesburg was named world's unfriendliest city. Despite being the economic and cultural hub of South Africa, and being one of the most beautiful cities in the world,...

Say hello to our new, fully responsive website A guide to the next generation of BuzzSouthAfrica.com - When Buzz South Africa (BSA) officially launched in 2014, the stated mission was to cover the ins and out of Business, Entertainment, DIY and Listicles, among a few other topics. Since then, the mission has expanded, both in scale and in scope. BSA editors...

You never mention Africa without mentioning South Africa. From the Vasco da Gama days to the Apartheid, and Nelson Mandela - Africa’s most honoured man; South Africa is a land with so much to offer. It boasts of the best economy in Africa and even though it’s the youngest democracy in the continent, the country has demonstrated maturity in...

It is highly evident that life is all about lessons. Life lessons, especially the ones that have positive impacts, help us to keep our lives in check and they are also food for the soul. It should be any one's pleasure to learn from respectable and successful figures of our society. Each one of us faces a variety of...

South Africa, one of the strongest economies in the African continent prides itself in having very wealthy individuals. Out of the many, one name that stands out is that of Johann Peter Rupert. He is an extremely wealthy businessman who owns different businesses. Mr. Rupert is ranked as the richest man in South Africa, and the third richest in...

When it comes to the retail business in Africa, South Africa is without-a-doubt a market leader. It is home to many retail stores that not only have their presence in the country but also beyond. The number of retailers in South Africa is always on the rise, this is attributed to the increasing middle-class market competition and also urbanization. The...

Robbery has taken another dimension in South Africa since hoodlums can now dress up as law enforcement agents and dupe people of their hard earned money and property. Rubenstein Drive, Moreleta Park witnessed a case of attempted hijacking and the eyewitness recorded the distasteful event on her mobile phone which she shared on YouTube. From the video, the criminals were in a...

These jokes are indeed very funny, but they also sound stupid, however, the stupid nature of these jokes is one of the main reasons why they are actually funny. When reading or listening to a joke just have in mind that it doesn't have to make meaning to be funny, nevertheless the funniest jokes ever heard are those ones...

Sunland Baobab is an age-old well-known South African gigantic baobab tree, which is located in Sunland Farm, Limpopo. It has gone through several investigations, many of which were to determine its actual age. One study, after examining the relative amount of carbon isotopes that it contains, estimated the tree to be around 1,060 years old. Other studies have suggested higher ages but...

The South African national football team is undoubtedly made up of professionals who possess unique skills and talents but as the hope of the nation hangs on these talents, what chances do they have of winning the Nations' Cup? It is worth remembering that it is the efforts of these footballers that has seen the nation qualify for the African Cup...