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An Internet porn block is being proposed for South Africa

By Darryn Bonthuys
May 15, 2019
in :  Lifestyle
23

We’ve all watched porn, and there’s nothing wrong with that. When you’re of the right age and of sound mind, there’s nothing to be ashamed about. It’s just porn. Unless you’re in government, which is currently in full “WON’T ANYONE THINK OF THE CHILDREN” mode currently.

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A new South African tax on Netflix and other online services could see prices increase

By Darryn Bonthuys
November 29, 2018
in :  Entertainment, Gaming, Technology
61

National Treasury is looking to introduce a new regulation that would force international services to evaluate what they offer and reclassify themselves as an electronic service. The takeaway here, is that doing so will mean that these companies will have to register for VAT in South Africa, which likely means that consumers will be paying extra at the end of the day for their subscription of choice.

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The US government is now urging its allies to shun Huawei

By Geoffrey Tim
November 26, 2018
in :  Technology
29

Huawei is the second biggest mobile phone maker on the planet right now. Thanks to a big push in emerging markets like India and South Africa, the Chinese company has eclipsed Apple when it comes to dollar sales globally. The company now has its eyes set on Samsung and the number one spot. That it’s managed to even become the …

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Gaming

What South Africa can learn from “France eSports”

By Kyle Wolmarans
April 29, 2016
in :  Gaming
3

The French have undergone a lengthy political process to legalize eSports. This process has been documented throughout the highest political order in France, with recognition from the Senate. Take notes, South Africa.

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Gaming

The US government sees games as opportunity, not threat

By Zoe Hawkins
April 22, 2015
in :  Gaming
7

Government isn't all that worried about violence in games anymore - they want to see the added value of the industry and technology.

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Gaming

Steam prices are about to rise in the UK, just like here

By Gavin Mannion
March 26, 2014
in :  Gaming
62

Governments around the world are cracking down on digital tax and we're no different

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Gaming

Mind Sports South Africa: Where Gaming and Politics meet

By Zoe Hawkins
January 14, 2014
in :  Gaming
48

South Africa has a governmental body to legitimize eSports, but is it plagued by the same issues facing other governmental bodies?

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Gaming

Crikey! Is Australia finally getting an R18+ rating? LOL No!

By Miklós Szecsei
December 10, 2010
in :  Gaming
0

On Monday we posted a story on how Australia’s new Home Affairs Minister, Brian O’Connor, was going to be the saviour of gamers in the land down under. He was the guy who was going to get the six Attorney Generals to endorse a change to the country’s rating system for games. That rating system essentially bans any games from …

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