Blood Donation in South Africa: 21 Years of Safer Blood, and Why Donors Still Matter
Safer blood has come from pairing scientific progress with a broader, more inclusive donor community in South Africa. Individual Donor Nucleic Acid Testing (ID-NAT), introduced nationally in 2005, changed how donated blood is screened; 21 years on, every donation...
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 17 lands in SA
This article was first published on Recharged. Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note 17 line arrives in South Africa with three 5G phones, prices from R9 299, and a clear bet on long battery life, tougher builds, and flagship-style features at mid-range prices. The Pro Max leads...
Wild Horse Nine: a fine cast, a strange mission and plenty of heart
I went to a media screening of Wild Horse Nine knowing almost nothing about it. John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi were all the invitation I needed — and a Tom Waits cameo sounded like a very welcome bonus. Set in Santiago in 1973, against the turmoil of...
Amazon introduces new Kindles
This article was first published on Recharged. Amazon’s redesigned Kindle family puts reading comfort at the centre, with thinner, lighter devices, flush-front displays, and new ways to turn pages. Across Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, the most...
Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf

Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf

This article was first published on Recharged. I love driving. And I really like my current car – she’s a little old, petrol-driven, manual transmission, and gives me very little trouble. BYD Dolphin Surf vs Geely E2 However, with the only certain thing about the fuel...

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Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA

Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA

This article was first published on Recharged. Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that shift with the launch of its new compact EV. The fully electric Chery Q is scheduled to arrive...

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Africa’s Road Back to Formula 1 Starts Here

Africa’s Road Back to Formula 1 Starts Here

For 46 years, Africa has been absent from the Formula 1 grid. That absence has never reflected a lack of talent. It has reflected something far more difficult to overcome: access, infrastructure, cost, and the absence of a clear development pathway for young drivers...

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Book with Race Day Events for the drive of a lifetime

Book with Race Day Events for the drive of a lifetime

Lume Agency and Race Car Events recently invited me to a turbo-charged, fuel-injection, high-octane morning that I'll never forget. Wait, let me check if there's any other petrolhead jargon I can throw in here. Nope, all good for now 🤭🏎️ Race Day Events gives you the...

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Review: F1® THE MOVIE

Review: F1® THE MOVIE

I was invited to an early screening of F1® THE MOVIE, sponsored by Heineken 0.0 (alcohol-free beer). "Since first partnering with F1 in 2016, HEINEKEN is committed to leading real change around attitudes towards drinking and driving. The primary product focus for the...

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