Thabo Mokoena
Thabo Mokoena covers global technology news for Trustoria, bringing a South African perspective to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital innovation and emerging platforms. Based in Pretoria, he makes complex developments accessible through clear, balanced reporting that explores how technology affects everyday life, business and opportunity.
Published Articles by Thabo Mokoena
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Beyond the Website: The South African Digital Network Taking Shape Around Mysatech
A Google search for Mysatech reveals a wider South African digital network spanning social media, travel, business discovery, shopping, property and search.
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Behind the Feed: MySA’s Push to Build a More Connected South African Social Network
MySA is working to improve content discovery and everyday interaction on its locally focused social network, highlighting the ongoing development work behind a platform built around South African communities.
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Beyond the Demo: TomeTech on Building Software That Holds Up in the Real World
With more than 50 major projects underway, Tome Technologies is expanding its operations and helping clients build connected business networks. One of its software engineers discusses AI, the demands of live systems and why experience still matters.
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Listening for Danger: South African Researchers Test AI Underground
A locally developed application has been tested at Harmony Gold’s Mponeng Mine, using machine learning to analyse rock sounds and support underground inspections.
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AI That Speaks Our Languages: South Africa’s Push for More Accessible Learning
From multilingual reading support to computer-generated speech, South African researchers are developing AI tools around local languages, with potential applications for classrooms, families and digital services.
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Mapping the Danger: Limpopo Turns Road Incident Data into Action
A locally developed dashboard is helping Limpopo officials identify road-safety hotspots and plan where resources are needed, showing how digital mapping can support public services.
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The Tech We Leave Behind: South African Campaign Collects Over Two Tonnes of E-Waste
A Vodacom and Circular Energy initiative collected more than 2,270 kilograms of unwanted electronics through home collections, highlighting the importance of what happens to technology after its useful life.