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How to Re-Apply for the SASSA R350 Grant After Declining (2025)

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve either been ghosted by your R350 or you’re bravely trying to reclaim it after a rejection, expiry, or a case of SASSA doing what SASSA does best: leaving you confused. We get it. Life in South Africa is expensive, and that R350 may not seem like much, but […]

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How To Fix Android Battery Draining (And What’s Secretly Killing Your Battery)

Let’s be honest — we’ve all looked at our Android phones at 2 p.m. and wondered how we dropped from 100% to 18% without even binge-watching anything. Android battery drain is the modern-day ghost: invisible, creepy, and always strikes when you need your phone the most. If your phone’s battery life feels more like a […]

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Blogs

The Great Three Mobile Outage of 2025: What Happened, Who Suffered, and How to Get Paid for It

It was a normal Tuesday morning. You woke up, yawned, grabbed your phone to doom-scroll before facing the day — and nothing worked. No calls, no texts, and no one answering your “You up?” messages. Was your phone broken? Were you shadow-banned from reality? Nope — it was just Three Mobile having a full-blown network […]

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Phone Screen Went Black and Won’t Turn On? Here’s How to Fix It (iPhone & Android)”

Is your phone suddenly pitch-black but still making sounds, vibrating, or charging? Before you panic and assume it’s permanently dead, know this: most black screen problems are fixable—without a screwdriver or a tech degree. Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, this guide walks you through the real solutions people (and phone repair pros) actually […]

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How to Fix iPhone Ghost Touches (Phone Touching Itself)

Is your iPhone randomly tapping, swiping, or typing on its own? That creepy “ghost touch” issue—where your screen seems possessed—is more common than you think. Whether you’ve got an iPhone X, 11, 12, or 15, here’s a friendly, step-by-step guide to banishing those phantom touches and reclaiming your peace of mind. What Are Ghost Touches? […]

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Pixel 5a or 6a Won’t Turn On? Quick Fixes for a Bricked (Black Screen) Phone

Have a Pixel 5a or 6a that just died out of nowhere? You’re not alone. Countless users have been waking up to an unresponsive screen, or worse— phones stuck in an endless boot loop. Whether you’re dealing with a random shutdown or a bricked device after a factory reset, this guide is here to help. […]

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Android Not Charging? Here’s How to Fix It Before You Have a Full Breakdown

Your Android phone isn’t charging. No lights, no vibrations, no “charging” notification—just silence. You try another wall outlet, blow into the charging port like it’s a Nintendo cartridge from the ‘90s, and for a fleeting second, you consider switching to a flip phone. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. “Android not charging” is one […]

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iPhone Not Charging? Here’s How to Fix It

Is your iPhone not charging? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Whether your iPhone won’t charge at all, charges slowly, or keeps disconnecting when plugged in, you’re likely staring down one of the most frustrating issues in smartphone history. Before you throw your iPhone across the room and write a passive-aggressive review of […]

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Why Is My Phone Overheating? (And How to Fix It)

Your phone’s not possessed (probably), but if it’s heating up like it’s preparing for a cremation, we’ve got a problem. Overheating is one of the most searched smartphone problems, and for good reason: a hot phone is a useless phone—and potentially a dangerous one. Let’s talk about why your smartphone overheats, how to cool it […]