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Mxit: The Rise and Fall of the OG Chat App

Akhram Mohamed5 June 2025

Before WhatsApp, there was Mxit — South Africa’s OG chat app that shaped a generation, sparked a digital culture, and vanished just as fast as it rose.

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AI Upscaling Has Arrived on the Standard PS5, So Now What Happens to the Pro?

Amazon’s New Kindles Look Good, but Your Old One May Be All You Need

ChatGPT malware scam: the fake security check to avoid

Why Is Your Tech Becoming So Expensive?

Your Data Stops Expiring in January 2027. MTN and Vodacom Are Already in Court.

I Paid R65 496 for an iPhone and a SIM Card. Never Again.

South Africans Can No Longer Afford Flagship Smartphones. And The Industry Knows It.

Meta Was Recording Everything Its Own Staff Did. Then It Leaked. Obviously.

Judi Dench Looks Back on the Critical Failure of Cats

Dune: Part Three Sets New BFI IMAX Presale Record

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Denzel Washington’s New Thriller Already Knows What He Does Best

Michael Douglas Discovered That Leaving Marvel Is Not So Easy

OPPO’s New Online Store Includes Smartphone and Accessory Deals

What is parallel imports and should you buy them

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Lands in South Africa With a 10,000mAh Battery

OPPO Reno16 F 5G launches in South Africa with a huge 7,000mAh battery and 50MP telephoto camera

Apple’s iPhone Duo Looks Promising But The AirPods 5 Make More Sense to Me.

Browsing: Mxit

Mxit: The Rise and Fall of the OG Chat App

Why Is Your Tech Becoming So Expensive?

Your Data Stops Expiring in January 2027. MTN and Vodacom Are Already in Court.

I Paid R65 496 for an iPhone and a SIM Card. Never Again.

South Africans Can No Longer Afford Flagship Smartphones. And The Industry Knows It.

Judi Dench Looks Back on the Critical Failure of Cats

Dune: Part Three Sets New BFI IMAX Presale Record

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