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Du Plessis said that AAD 2026 is the 13th edition of a biannual event with the South African defense industry and many other international competitors and companies come and showcase their capabilities specifically for the African market
DEFENCE

AAD 2026: Milkor warns low-cost drones are reshaping African defence

Milkor Africa vice-president Daniel du Plessis says the rapid spread of low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems is forcing African countries to rethink…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Smart refrigerators can use internal cameras and AI to recognise certain food items, allow you to check the contents from your phone, suggest recipes and help manage shopping lists.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

The smart home fatigue sweeping South Africa

In a tight economy, simple 'dumb' appliances that are easy to maintain are proving much more reliable than high-tech alternatives.

  • Willem van de Putte
4 min read
Modern cars increasingly expect drivers to interact with a large central screen for functions that once involved a physical button.
CAR CULTURE

When clever is worse: The case against over-digitised cars

Facing heavy customer pushback, automakers like Volkswagen are reversing course and restoring physical knobs, dials, and steering-wheel switches.

  • Willem van de Putte
6 min read