MyBroadband

MyBroadband.co.za is a website, mainly an Internet forum, that serves as a key resource for South African Internet users seeking information about broadband services in the country. Established in 2003, the platform has grown to be a significant source of knowledge on various computing topics associated with the Internet, including gaming, VoIP, and much more.

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English

Online/Digital

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Global

#12471

South Africa

#81

Computers Electronics and Technology/Programming and Developer Software

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Prominent South African company hit by cyberattack

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Bianke Neethling

Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) experienced a data breach, which saw specific files related to its internal affairs released on a restricted part of the internet. Eastplats is a platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome producer with assets located along South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, the world’s largest known PGM resource. The company announced on 17 June 2025 that it experienced a cybersecurity incident on 27 May 2025, which affected its internal IT systems.
Important information about light bulbs banned in South Africa

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

South African retailers with old stock of light bulbs that don’t meet the compulsory specifications enforced by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, have until November 2025 to sell these units. Trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel published South Africa’s new light bulb regulations in May 2024, which came into effect on 24 May 2025.
Good news for people who use Uber and Bolt in Cape Town

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

EWN reports that the Western Cape Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) has announced an additional 1,100 operating licences for e-hailing drivers and metered taxi operators in Cape Town. The Western Cape E-hailing Association has welcomed the announcement after the PRE reviewed supply and demand across Cape Town. The municipality recommended supporting more operating licences to ensure enough rides are available for commuters in the metro.
South Africa must say goodbye to five-year driving licences

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is calling on Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to waive fines and the requirement for temporary licences for those whose licence cards are stuck in the backlog. Stefanie Fick, the executive director for accountability, has written to the minister and asked her to consider extending the validity period for all cards to 10 years.
Hidden price increase when buying food through Mr D and Uber Eats

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

Ordering a meal on Mr D and Uber Eats is substantially more expensive than buying it directly from the restaurant, even when excluding their respective delivery and service fees. MyBroadband compared the price of ordering food from five popular outlets in-store to buying the same food items through Mr D and Uber Eats. We found that markups on food ranged from 14% to 40.5%.
Icann bid to block Afrinic election fails

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Jan Vermeulen

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) got a bloody nose in the Mauritian Supreme Court on Thursday following an attempt to block the election of a new Afrinic board. The African Network Information Centre (Afrinic) is the Regional Internet Registry for the continent and Indian Ocean region. Afrinic has been without a board or CEO since 2023 and was placed in receivership as part of an attempt to revive the organisation.
Best smartphone contracts under R1,000

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

Getting a high-end smartphone on contract is more accessible than paying thousands of rands to buy a device cash, and South Africans have several options for under R1,000 per month. Depending on the device, high-end smartphones such as Apple’s iPhones, Samsung’s Galaxy S series, Huawei’s Pura 70 lineup, and Honor’s Magic can cost upwards of R15,000.
8 million homes missing out on fibre in South Africa

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Jan Vermeulen

As of last year, 4.5 million South African homes have been passed by a fibre network operator, BMIT founder and director Brian Neilson has said. Neilson said this figure takes into account homes passed by more than one operator, referred to as “overbuild” in the industry. Stats SA estimates that there are over 19 million households in the country, however Neilson noted that the addressable market for residential fibre is around 12.5 million homes.
Best uncapped Internet for people without fibre or 5G in South Africa

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

Households in South Africa without fibre-to-the-home or 5G coverage have several uncapped fixed-LTE products available to them, with prices for 20Mbps packages starting at R295 per month. A 20Mbps connection is ideal for single-person use and small households. It is sufficient for HD video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, and general browsing. However, it should be noted that a 20Mbps package might be a bit slow for data-intensive activities, such as 4K video streaming.
Eskom’s coal power stations can damage South Africa’s economy

1 week ago | mybroadband.co.za | Myles Illidge

South Africa’s reliance on coal-fired power could result in significant economic and job losses as more companies and countries want carbon-free imports. According to Net Zero Tracker, South Africa should accelerate its shift away from coal power to remain competitive as an exporter. It stated that more countries are implementing carbon border taxes and clean-energy industrial policies.