Driver's licence changes | E-waste Makro vouchers | Smart ID bank branches

Airbnb crackdown | Amazon in SA | Car industry job cuts The Driving Licence Card Account is building a smart enrolment system to speed up the process of applying for and renewing a South African driving licence. [MYBROADBAND]() This Week In Tech Top Stories [Big changes coming for South African driving licences]( The Driving Licence Card Account is building a smart enrolment system to speed up the process of applying for and renewing a South African driving licence. [Goodbye free Makro vouchers for e-waste]( The ERA has revealed that 12,500 people were rewarded with Makro vouchers last weekend for their e-waste. In total, 130 tonnes of goods was handed in for recycling or reuse. [All 30 bank branches offering smart ID and passport services — with at least 20 more in the pipeline]( One major bank in South Africa told MyBroadband it wanted to take the service live at 20 more branches but was awaiting an agreement with the Department of Home Affairs. [Airbnb crackdown in South Africa]( The government has regulations in the pipeline that will give the tourism minister the power to prescribe thresholds on the number of days people can book stays on Airbnb, and force informal accommodation providers to have their properties inspected. [Amazon announces South African launch]( Amazon has announced that it will launch in South Africa. [One of South Africa’s biggest employers forced to cut staff]( South Africa's retail motor industry is facing several challenges that could see the loss of thousands of jobs. [The dark side of the Kusile comeback — What Eskom is not telling South Africans about its big load-shedding wins]( The extra pollution from Eskom's temporary stacks at Kusile Power Station will potentially kill several thousand people but also save millions. [Takealot crackdown will hurt South African consumers]( The Competition Commission's crackdown on Takealot could end up hurting South Africans' pockets. [More News You Need To Know]( MYBROADBAND [Manage your Preferences]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 22-10-2023 is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic