SIM Swap Fraud in South Africa: How to Protect Yourself
Updated 16 October 2026 In a SIM swap, a fraudster gets your number moved to a SIM card they control, then uses it to receive your bank one-time PINs and take over your accounts. Your phone number is a key to your money, so protect it. Warning signs Your phone suddenly loses signal and shows …
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Buying a Second-Hand or Refurbished Phone Safely in South Africa
Updated 16 October 2026 Rising flagship prices have made refurbished and second-hand phones a popular way to get a good phone for less. They can be great value, but only if you buy carefully. Before you pay Check the IMEI. Dial *#06# to see it, make sure it matches the box and receipt, and confirm …
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How to Compare Cellphone Deals: Contract, Prepaid or Cash?
Updated 16 October 2026 With Black Friday falling on 27 November 2026, deals are about to be everywhere. A low monthly price can hide a high total cost, so compare the full picture. Work out the true cost of a contract Take the monthly fee and multiply it by the number of months (usually 24). …
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Best Phones Under R10,000 in South Africa: Budget No Longer Means Basic
Updated 16 October 2026 You don’t need to spend flagship money to get a good phone. A March 2026 review of phones under R10,000 picked these as strong value. The prices below come from that review and may have changed, so check current prices before buying. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (from about R5,990): the safest …
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra in South Africa: Prices and What You Get
Updated 16 October 2026 Samsung’s latest foldables went on general sale in South Africa on 13 August 2026, after a pre-order period from 22 July to 12 August. Here are the announced rand prices. Model Storage Price Galaxy Z Fold8 256GB R40 999 Galaxy Z Fold8 512GB R45 999 Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 512GB R50 999 Galaxy Z …
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Should You Wait for the Standard iPhone 18? What We Know So Far
Updated 16 October 2026 Apple did not announce a standard iPhone 18 at its September event. Only the Pro models were launched. The base iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e are expected in the first half of 2027. Reasons to buy a Pro now You want the newest hardware and cameras today. Your current phone …
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Prices in South Africa: What Each Model Costs
Trending Cellphone Articles for South Africans Prepared 16 October 2026 · Each article is self-contained and can be published on its own. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max prices in South Africa Should you wait for the standard iPhone 18? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra: SA prices Best phones under R10,000 How to …
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How to Stop Losing Data in South Africa – 5 Tricks to Make Data Last Forever
Affiliate Disclosure: This is not financial advice. We share practical tips based on current network rules. South Africans lose millions in expired data every month. Here are 5 legal ways to make it last: 1. Switch to a Non-Expiring Network The simplest move. Capitec Connect data will not expire provided SIM is used once in …
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