As smartphone prices continue to rise and household budgets remain under pressure, South Africans are rethinking how they replace and upgrade their devices. Cash-upfront purchases are no longer the default. Instead, consumers are exploring affordability-led alternatives that better align with everyday financial realities.
Guest: Shaun Durandt: Head of Business Development at PayJoy

Gauteng opens 2026 with unstoppable momentum. Bold, buzzing and determined, South Africa’s economic heartbeat and cultural capital welcomes dreamers, doers and first-timers alike.
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Motorists found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol could face a lifetime ban from holding a driving licence under severe new sanctions proposed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport.
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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
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