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Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming to SA – but it won’t be cheap!

The foldable handset, rumoured to be called the iPhone Duo, is expected to headline a major Apple launch event beginning at 19:00 (SA time). Apple is expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone later on Wednesday, with the highly anticipated device reportedly carrying a starting price of around $2 000 (R32 000). The foldable handset, rumoured to be called the iPhone Duo, is expected to headline a major Apple launch event beginning at 19:00 …

 •  The South African Tech

Omoda C7 SHS review: Hyped hybrid

The new Omoda C7 SHS is a great step-up for a family that needs a full-size SUV but can’t really afford one … The Omoda C7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) p…

 •  The South African Tech

Cut-price electric Chery Q preview

The Chery Q – the firm’s first fully electric model – touches down in South Africa from R350 000. And we got a sneak preview … The Chery Q is a compac…

 •  The South African Tech

Enjoy the silence: Volvo ES90 Ultra review

The Volvo ES90 Ultra trades horsepower for something rarer these days – peace and quiet. It might just be the most therapeutic car money can buy … The…

 •  The South African Tech

iCaur V23 2WD review: Cutesy RETRO

The new iCaur V23 2WD shares its platform and electric tech with the 03T, but there’s more to explore beneath the retro bodywork … Here she is, the iC…

 •  The South African Tech

BOXING clever: Jetour T1 i-DM review

The new plug-in hybrid Jetour T1 i-DM is the boxy bruiser that brings fresh spark to the family SUV segment. Here are our first impressions … First th…

 •  The South African Tech

Plug and PLAY: Haval H6 PHEV review

We charge up the new Haval H6 PHEV and head along the Garden Route to get some real-world insights into its efficiency … In our mind the new Haval H6 …

 •  The South African Tech

Will SpaceX IPO make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

When SpaceX makes its hotly anticipated stock market debut, South Africa-born Elon Musk could become the planet's first trillionaire. He is already th…

 •  The South African Tech

Quantum LEAP: The Leapmotor C10 REEV review

While you watch R23.36-per-litre unleaded gurgle into your tank, the innovative Leapmotor C10 REEV takes a fresh look at family mobility … Right, befo…

 •  The South African Tech