Hybrid and electric cars are rapidly gaining popularity with motorists shopping in South Africa’s pre-owned market.
This is according to new data from Lightstone Auto, which analysed the buying habits of consumers over the past five years.
Lightstone found that while internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales have remained relatively stable with a consistent split between petrol and diesel models, new-energy vehicles (NEVs) are starting to eat into the market share of these other options.
NEVs – a term that refers to…
Technology Startups: South Africa has a growing tech startup ecosystem,
particularly in cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Bridge Whip
Ja, Nee – Yes, NoOften used in succession, these two words are used to express agreement or confirmation with someone or something.Example: “Ja, Nee, I’m fine thanks.”
Romance Princess
\”Reeeelly??\” says Van.
\”Ja\”, says the larnie. \”Check, there\’s someone up front now, I\’ll show you!\”
He starts steering towards the pedestrian, grinning from ear-to-ear, then at the last second he swerves back onto the road. But he hears a terrific \’thud\’, and he glances left to see Van closing the door.
\”What the hell, man!\’ he shouts.
\”Jirrah\” says Van, \”You need to get those sights adjusted, china, If I hadn\’t opened the door, you would have missed him completely!\”