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Coastal Garage Doors Unveils New Website to Elevate User Experience and Showcase Innovative Garage SolutionsMossel Bay, South Africa — Coastal Garage Doors, a leading provider of premium garage door, automation, and gate solutions across the Southern Cape and Garden Route, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://coastalgaragedoors.co.za/. The updated digital platform delivers a modern, user-centric online experience that makes it easier than ever for homeowners … [Read more...] about Coastal Garage Doors Unveils New Website to Elevate User Experience and Showcase Innovative Garage Solutions

Editor: Before you read, on consider this – we are all ‘gatvol’ of the ever increasing costs of electricity. If Eskom can reliably demonstrate that the building of nuclear plants will put a stop to rising electricity costs then this time around this initiative will probably succeed. Read this – What it Costs Eskom to Produce and Deliver Electricity – to get a better understanding of where I am coming from. And scroll down to the bottom for a synopsis of why Thyspunt 3.0! Table of Contents The … [Read more...] about South Africa Moves One Step Closer to Nuclear Energy

Let’s chat about one hyphenated word that is bandied about very irresponsibly when it comes to Solar Installations.I have seen many adverts, videos and postings about going OFF-GRID. So many in fact that the word “OFF-GRID” is used to denote any solar installation. The ONLY time that one can refer to “OFF-GRID” is when you sever your umbilical cord to your electricity supplier – Eskom or Local Municipality. Put another way; “When you no longer have an electricity cable coming from the street … [Read more...] about Ok – That Is It! I Have Had Enough!

Table of Contents South African drivers are bracing for one of the biggest fuel price hikes in the country’s history. Escalating conflict in the Middle East, including the ongoing war involving Iran and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered major oil supply disruptions. Global oil markets have seen Brent crude surge past $105 per barrel this month, with prices climbing even higher at peaks. Locally, the Central Energy Fund’s latest data shows massive under-recoveries. … [Read more...] about Navigating South Africa’s Fuel Price Crisis: Pre-Owned Hybrids Offer Practical Protection as Global fuel Shock Hits Home

Johannesburg: New POPIA Gated Access Code Puts Estate Logbooks on Notice – ATG Digital Warns ‘Clipboard Security’ Is Over. South Africa’s estates and office parks are bracing for a major shake-up at their boom gates. The Information Regulator is finalising a POPIA Code of Conduct for Gated Access that will directly impact how controlled?access properties collect and store visitor data. For years, “security” has meant handing over a licence, signing a clipboard and hoping for the best. Now those … [Read more...] about Estates Warned: POPIA Gated Access Code Targets ‘Clipboard Security’

Trust the experts who power the Eastern Cape. Straton is the gold standard for EV charger installations. Powering the Eastern Cape: The Straton Advantage You wouldn’t let an amateur service your car – why let one wire your charger? At Straton Electrical, we don’t just install plugs; we build energy ecosystems. Trusted by the Best: We are the authorized installation partners for National Brands, industrial and automotive giants. Smart Integration: As Shelly experts, we can integrate your charger … [Read more...] about Part Six: Why Choose Straton Electrical for Your EV Charger Supply and Installation?

The “Perfect Storm” isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a measurable market phenomenon. In the 48 hours following the CEF’s announcement of the R10.00 Diesel hike, market data has shown a seismic shift in South African consumer behavior. Search Volume Spikes: Google Trends data for South Africa shows that searches for “Electric Vehicles for sale” and “EV home charging cost” have increased by 420% since mid-March 2026. The “Fuel Hike” Correlation: Historical data shows that every time fuel crosses a … [Read more...] about Part Five: The Tipping Point – Verifiable Data on the Shift to EV

As we approach April 1, 2026, the South African energy landscape is shifting from “concerning” to what many experts are calling a “national disaster.” With the single largest fuel price hike in history hitting next week—pushing Petrol toward R26.00/L and Diesel to a record-breaking R30.00/L—the math behind the internal combustion engine (ICE) simply no longer adds up. For this exercise we used NMB Municipality’s highest electricity tariffs to prove that EVs are still 60% cheaper to run than … [Read more...] about Part Four: Fuel Rand vs. EV Rand: The 100km Running Cost Breakdown

Table of Contents Don’t settle for slow EV charging. Learn why a dedicated wallbox is safer, faster, and smarter for your home. Stop Filling Your Tank with a Garden Hose Most EVs come with a portable “granny cable.” While handy for emergencies, relying on it daily is like trying to fill a swimming pool with a garden hose. The Math of Speed A standard 60kWh battery takes: 26 Hours on a standard 3-pin plug (2.3kW). ~8 Hours on a Straton-installed 7kW Wallbox. Speed & Efficiency: A standard … [Read more...] about Part Three: Pro EV Charger vs. “Granny Cable”: Why Go Dedicated?

Table of Contents Join Straton Electrical as we look past the sticker price to the “Hidden Savings” that make EVs significantly cheaper over a 5-year ownership period. The Hidden Savings: The True Cost of Ownership When comparing an EV to a petrol car, most people only look at the purchase price. But the real story is told over five years of ownership. While the “sticker shock” might be higher, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) tells a different story. Where do the savings hide? Zero Oil … [Read more...] about Part Two: The 5-Year Horizon: Are EVs Really More Economical?

In this 6 part series we will explore why Gqeberha is at the heart of the EV revolution and how moving to an electric vehicle is about more than just the environment. The Future is Electric (and it’s being built in Gqeberha). The conversation around Electric Vehicles (EVs) has shifted. It is no longer a “someday” technology for early adopters; it is a “right now” solution for a world facing a perfect storm of energy costs. In the Eastern Cape, this transition is personal. With local automotive … [Read more...] about Part One: The Great Transition: Why Electric Vehicles?

Table of Contents Durban, March 27, South Africa As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become widely used in the workplace, a critical gap is emerging: professionals are relying on AI outputs without the core skills needed to verify them. According to Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group (CAG), the misconception is clear. “ChatGPT generates language — not truth. It produces confident, professional responses, but it does not guarantee accuracy. And importantly, AI does not … [Read more...] about AI in the Workplace: Why ChatGPT Generates Language – Not Truth, and Why Core Skills Still Matter

Table of Contents South Africans are entering a period of heightened economic pressure, driven by escalating global conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, the US, and related escalations and their direct impact on energy markets. Crude oil prices have surged significantly, with Brent crude often exceeding $100–$110 per barrel (and peaking higher in recent weeks) due to supply disruptions, attacks on energy facilities, threats to shipping routes like … [Read more...] about Weelee Empowers South Africans Amid Fuel Crisis and Global Uncertainty