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Latest South Africa news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the South Africa, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung says the Galaxy S7 isn’t a phone so it shouldn’t be taxed as one
Samsung has apparently tried to reclassify the Galaxy S7 as anything but a telephone for cellular networks in South Africa in an attempt to convince the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) to lower import tariffs and get a tax refund. The company failed in its endeavor because, well, the Galaxy S7 is a phone after all, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung Pay tops 3M transactions in South Africa and leads the charge
The global pandemic is driving the popularity of mobile payment solutions in countless markets, and Samsung Pay in particular has been enjoying a lot of success this year. Consumers are now more willing to make online purchases using a mobile payment solution, and this year alone, South Africans have used Samsung Pay long enough to […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung offers vouchers up to $637 for select purchases in South Africa
Samsung kicked off the festive season in South Africa by bringing back the Buy & Get promotion, giving customers a unique chance to receive store vouchers worth up to 10,000 Rand ($637) upon the purchase of select products from Samsung’s online store. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to earn rewards when buying a […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Buy the Galaxy Tab A7 in South Africa now and get a Book Cover discount
Samsung’s multimedia-focused budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7, is becoming available in more markets following its late September debut. After hitting the shelves in various regions including the US and India, the Galaxy Tab A7 is now available in South Africa through the Samsung Online Store as well as all major retailers. Samsung has released […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition keeps reaching new markets
It’s been many months since the Galaxy Watch Active 2 was introduced. We’re effectively closer to the launch of a sequel than we are to the debut of the original Watch Active 2, so it may come as a surprise that the Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition is still being made available in new […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Galaxy Fold success story continues in South Africa as pre-orders sell out
The Galaxy Fold went up for pre-order in more markets this week, and the device seems to enjoy a positive reception as pre-order stocks have been depleted in record times. South Africa is no exception, as Samsung revealed today that the first Galaxy Fold pre-order batch has already been sold out. The company confirmed it […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 years ago
Galaxy Tab S5e arrives in South African market
Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Tab S5e in South Africa. It is an affordable midrange tablet with an AMOLED display and an ultra-slim profile. It has a thickness of just 5.5 mm, making it the thinnest and lightest Samsung tablet yet. As the company puts it, the Galaxy Tab S5e is “lighter than a cup of coffee and […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Android Go-powered Galaxy A2 Core launched in South Africa
Samsung’s third Android Go phone, the Galaxy A2 Core, has been launched in South Africa. Powered by the Go edition of Android 9.0 Pie, the device packs quite a punch at an affordable price. It comes with lighter versions of Google’s software suite to provide a fluid user experience on low-end hardware. The Galaxy A2 […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Samsung launches its 8K QLED TV lineup in South Africa
Samsung significantly expanded its 8K TV lineup by launching many 8K QLED TVs at CES earlier this year. The company plans to sell five million units of those TVs globally by 2022. The latest Samsung premium TVs are already available in more than 60 markets around the world. Further expanding their availability, Samsung has now launched its 2019 8K QLED TVs […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Samsung Pay is picking up support for two new banks in South Africa
Samsung Pay will soon be compatible with Discovery Bank and Investec in South Africa, it has been revealed. The move will bump the total number of supported financial institutions in the region up to seven, with the most recent addition being FNB, following in the footsteps of Absa, RMB, Standard Bank and Virgin Money. There’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 4 years ago
Samsung Pay for Gear smartwatches now available in South Africa
Samsung Pay is a widely accepted mobile payment service. It is available in 24 different markets and has nearly 2,000 banking and financial partners globally. Samsung has now rolled out the service for smartwatch owners in South Africa. Owners of the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3, and the Gear Sport can now install Samsung Pay on their devices. Samsung […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Samsung Pay: Supported banks in South Africa
Samsung Pay is the most widely accepted mobile payment service, but it is ultimately up to the banks and card providers in a particular country to enable official support for their credit and debit cards so that they can work with Samsung Pay. This page lists the major banks and payment service providers that are […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 years ago
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[Infographic] Samsung Pay launches in South Africa on its third anniversary
Samsung launched its mobile payments service Samsung Pay back in August 2015. South Korea was the first country to get it before it was gradually rolled out in other markets across the globe. Three years down the line, Samsung Pay is now available in 24 markets across six continents. The company today announced the full […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Samsung Pay will launch in South Africa around June this year
Samsung Pay is gradually growing into a major differentiating factor for Samsung. The convenience offered by Samsung’s mobile payment solution is slowly becoming a reason for customers to consider buying Samsung smartphones. Well aware of the potential, Samsung has been aggressively expanding the service to many markets around the world. South Africa seems to be […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Samsung launches a dedicated Newsroom for fans in South Africa
Samsung has launched a new Newsroom for its fans in South Africa, making it easier for them to keep up-to-date with business insights, company news and product announcements—but strangely, it isn’t offering a translation to Afrikaans. Related: Samsung expands Newsroom initiative with one for the United Kingdom The company took to its Global Newsroom on Friday […]
- By Josh L.
- 5 years ago