Tech

PayPal is one of the money transfer platforms in the world that allows people to send money to different countries fast. The challenge most people, especially those in Africa, have with receiving money from PayPal is linking their local accounts. But in South Africa, the process is a bit easier. Using PayPal in South Africa was a tough task because it was permitted in the country. However, to make using...

The Public Driver's Permit (PDP) is a professional driver's license for every commercial driver who transports goods or passengers as a means of income in South Africa must-have. This does not replace the regular driver's license as both are required to operate as commercial drivers in the country. Thankfully, applying for a PDP has become less difficult stressful, as you can apply for your PDP online. If you wish...

Over the years, Telkom South Africa has become a very strong and vital part of the telecommunication industry in South Africa and beyond. Founded in the early '90s, the company has continued to serve various communication needs of customers in over 35 African countries. It is one of the leading telecommunications companies in South Africa and is currently one of the top companies in the broadband space with over...

Since its inception, DStv has grown into one of the biggest broadcast satellite service providers on the African continent. This is thanks to the many packages it delivers to subscribers, as well as the good broadcast quality users get to enjoy. As a result of the many products and services it has to offer, it is not surprising that customers will always need some assistance, clarifications, or even make...

In July 2013, a phase-out project for the old South African green identity documents, which serve as proof of a person's identity, was introduced by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This was put in place due to the old ID card being frequently used for fraud and theft. As a result, it became insecure for individuals and the authorities as the green bar-coded identity book is easy to...

The need to check your balance at intervals cannot be overemphasized as it helps you plan your finances well with little or no error. ABSA has made it easier for customers to check their balance anywhere and anytime without stress. You do not have to go to a branch and stand in long queues to know your balance. Whether you have a smartphone or not, you can check your...

With the consistent advancement in technology as the years go by, Vodacom has also been faithful with making use of available resources to make things easier for their customers. Checking your airtime and data balance keeps getting easier as the years roll by, with the launch of different methods for checking Vodacom airtime and data balance. There are so many methods users can now choose from, depending on their...

Making calls and surfing the internet are the major reasons we all have phones and other electronic gadgets like tablets and laptops. However, without airtime and data on your phones, the purpose of having one is almost defeated. All Telkom users at one point or another will need to purchase airtime and/or data from Telkom, and while some Telkom users are already familiar with the process, others are not. If...

If you have an urgent need to speak to someone about something important but do not have enough airtime to make or initiate a call, what do you do? You can buy airtime or borrow from your network. If those options are also not available, you can send a Please call me on MTN using either an SMS or USSD code designed for the said purpose if you are...

Nedbank is a financial institution with a history that can be traced to as far back as 1831. It was formerly known as Cape of Good Hope Bank and after several rebranding and remodeling, the name was finally changed to Nedbank Group in 2003. Today, Nedbank Group has grown to have up to 74 million clients and 626 clients across Africa. Nedbank has been able to achieve this growth...

The South African Department of Social Development (DSD) created the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) back in 2015. The aim of creating the agency was to help provide relief funds to less privileged South Africans who may be living below the poverty line or on the verge of a financial crisis. Through the SASSA, the government provides grants in form of cash, food parcels, or vouchers to its...

Taking the spot of the best bank in the world for two years in a row as rated by Lafferty Group is indeed a huge achievement. As if that's not enough, Capitec Bank is also the second-largest retail back in the whole of South Africa. Knowing how the bank has simplified the banking experience for their customers, you would see the reason why up to 120,000 people switch banks...

The Department of Home Affairs is one of the important departments in the South African democratic government. They play vital roles in ensuring that people are who they claim to be and that foreigners legally enter the country through any of its entry ports. The Home Affairs ID online application is yet another key responsibility the department has been saddled with for years now. The online application has been on...

South Africa is one of the countries in the world that make use of a smart ID card as one of the ways to curb the growing trend of identity fraud. Unlike the country's previous green ID book, the smart ID is not easy to manipulate, even though identity fraud in the region has not been completely eradicated. There are a lot of things to know about the upgraded...

Receiving a call from someone whose number is not on your contact list can be discouraging because you do not know who you are about to talk to. Some people go as far as deciding not to pick up calls from numbers that are not saved on their phones. But with the available methods for searching and tracking a number, you don't have to make such a drastic decision. There...

With the emergence of the online renewal platform known as Renewonline in recent years, the stress people often experience while queuing at vehicle licencing centers has greatly reduced. In addition to making car licence renewal a hassle-free process with their online services, the platform has also established physical outlets where one can renew their vehicle licence disc. Although they have started operations in some selected retail stores, including Spar...

In the present global economy, having more than one stream of income is always advisable. If you are a South African and you are looking to diversify your income so as to keep up with the pressure of your bills and expenses, taking advantage of paid survey sites is a viable option. There are a number of survey sites that pay individuals for taking part in reviews on a...

Banking keeps getting better and easier as the years go by. You no longer have to visit a branch of your bank to perform simple tasks like transfer of funds, checking of your account balance, as well as getting an account statement. With the introduction of smartphones and bank Apps, all of these transactions can now be done from the comfort of your home. But then, not everyone uses a...

The idea of sending money using an ATM, cellphone banking, or mobile app was truly an innovative way of making money transfer very easy, seeing that you don't have to visit a bank branch and stand in long and annoying queues. Not just that it made sending money easier, it also made receiving money very easy, as you could now withdraw your money with your debit card. The major limitation...

Banking with Nedbank is fun as you can access different services from any location, including buying airtime on their numerous user-friendly platforms. With the advances in smartphone technology, you no longer need to queue up at any Nedbank branch but with your cellphone or computer, you can have all your transactions carried out within a short period of time. Below are the secure and convenient ways to buy airtime...

In today’s world of telecommunication and advancement in technology, it’s necessary you know who your caller is. Otherwise, you might be lost in thought asking the question, ‘who called me?’ after dropping a call. These days, smartphones make mobile communication easy, with caller ID apps built for iOS and Android devices to identify who your caller is. In this write-up, you’ll learn the third-party apps to check a phone...

Mechanical engineering is a broad aspect of engineering that takes credit for the designing, construction, and maintenance of many machines that performs several duties at home, offices, or in factories. This is a job that demands a lot of physical and mental strength from the individual, and in South Africa, the story isn't different. Thus, they are one of the most well-paid specializations in the engineering profession. Below is...

Similar to all emerging economies in the world, South Africa has a large population of unemployed folks seeking to land a good job or what most people call the dream job. With this in mind, numerous job websites in South Africa have sprung up in an attempt to bridge the gap between the employer and the massive pool of unemployed people. Employers can visit these websites to list freely the...

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) was created to serve as a lifeline to workers as some circumstances beyond human control may lead to an unfortunate outcome. It is a short-term financial aid offered to workers who are registered with the UIF and equally contribute a certain percentage of their monthly remuneration to the fund. Financial assistance is usually given to workers by UIF when they become unemployed due to...

Applying for your NaTIS (now eNaTIS) driver's license used to be such a big deal. One of the reasons for that is that you had to stand in long queues while waiting for your turn to be attended to. What is usually more annoying is when you are finally ready to be attended to, and you are told that you don't have the complete documents - probably because you...