Hustle From Home: Business + Hypa Wi-Fi = Extra Income

21 July 2025  |  

TikTok, YouTube, Netflix — Without the “Data Finished” Stress

Picture this: Sicily 1984… You’re deep into the season finale of your fave Netflix show. Plots have twisted, murderers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Picture this: Sicily 1984…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You’re deep into the season finale of your fave Netflix show. Plots have twisted, murderers are giving speeches – you’re about to figure out the whole thing – when boom!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playback error – please check your connection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Name a more frustrating thing (not called loadshedding). We’ll wait.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Or, even better. Mid toddler meltdown. Time to whip out the tried and tested YouTube + Peace combo. Blissful silence for all of 10 seconds, and then…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spinning wheel. Everything frozen. You have 0Mb Remaining. Enter the depths of tantrumville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Soul shattering stuff, really.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seriously – why are we still living like this?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It’s a whole 2025. Cars are basically self-driving. AI is helping everyone pass their modules (remind me to never visit a Dr again), and even your kettle has Bluetooth settings. Yet some of us are still buying airtime from the Tea Room like it’s back to the scratch card days when there are better, cheaper solutions available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let’s be honest, Uncapped Data is life – especially if you LOVE streaming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>There’s Netflix for chill, sanity, and something to spend 30 minutes choosing from before falling asleep in 10 seconds.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>There’s YouTube, where your aunty can’t gatekeep her recipes anymore.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>TikTok for vibes, Twitter for DRAMA, and ChatGPT for free therapy.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Internet is like the fam we never had, always wanted, and now finally can play with outside – but what’s the point if you’re going to run out of Data faster than an electricity meter?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>We see you, fam. And we see your problem. But here’s a solution:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meet Wi-Fi that doesn’t quit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meet Fibre that doesn’t run out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meet Internet that doesn’t cut mid-sentence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meet Hypa. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bringing you Prepaid, Uncapped, Unlimited Home Wi-Fi. Say goodbye to rationing and toddler meltdowns. Say yes to never giving up, always staying connected, and having enough to go around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Prepaid packages? You can top up when you need it monthly, bi-monthly, or weekly. You decide your level of affordability – no long-term contracts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Connect up to 10 devices at once.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speeds to suit any budget, and every need.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Router and installation? Completely free.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>FREE Bela Minutes (it’s a thing) – so even your phone calls don’t have to make you broke.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Honestly, life is stressful (and expensive) enough. Let’s take some stuff off your list.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Between bills, work, loadshedding, your neighbour blocking your parking and deciding whether you topped up the meter or you need to Tweet City Power, your hands are full enough. Watching your favourite series and being unable to scroll on TikTok while you jobby shouldn’t be on your plate as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Say goodbye to Data Finished and say hello to Hypa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It’s streaming freedom made affordable. Infinite streaming, unlimited strolling, zero stress. Check out hypa.co.za.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

2 July 2025  |  

Kids at Home? Here’s How to Keep Them Busy Without Using All Your Airtime

Look, we all love our kids. We love their laugh, their hugs, the patter of their little feet and the … Continued

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look, we all love our kids.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We love their laugh, their hugs, the patter of their little feet and the way they smile. We can even overlook the crayon scribbling on the wall or trying to remove slime (seriously – WHO made that a thing?) out of our newly washed carpets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But, let’s face it, when school holidays roll around and they’re at home for days on end, we realise that our little angels can really be Chucky. Well, at least a snack eating, Wi-Fi hogging, chaos inducing 2025 version of Chucky. But no less dangerous.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kids are already expensive (we had to take out a mortgage just to afford Formula). You can’t afford to buy Data every two days just because Thatho and Werabile are streaming “Ms Rachel” in 4K Ultra HD on an endless loop. And, we can’t exactly say “go play outside” when outside has decided to do its best North Pole impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, what now? Get a call from Childline, or figure something out? Thankfully, we’ve got you – here’s our Hypa Guide to keeping kids busy without wasting Data:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Offline Games That Aren’t Boring</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yes, they exist. And no, they don’t involve your phone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Treasure Hunt</strong>: Hide household items and give them clues. Winner gets a sweet or to choose dinner.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>The Household Olympics</strong>: Invent challenges. Do spoon and egg races. Even try the famous “who can keep silent the longest” race (trust – it works WONDERS).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Pretend Play</strong>: Give them old clothes, pots, and empty boxes (empty boxes are the one – thanks Takealot for your excessive packaging). Boom—instant kitchen, pirate ship, or “shop” with made-up money.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kids have imagination. You just need to spark it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. DIY Craft Station (Using What You Already Have)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don’t need to buy glitter and fancy paper. One CNA round alone is the price of a 5 Bedroom in Clifton. Use what’s lying around:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Toilet rolls? Make binoculars.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cardboard boxes? Spaceship time.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Old magazines? Let them make “vision boards” or a collage about their “dream pet” (even if it’s a unicorn).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pro tip: Put everything in a container and call it “The Creativity Box.” Instant excitement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. The Airtime-Saving Movie Hack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don’t need to stream every time. Download shows or movies on your Uncapped Hypa Home Wi-Fi and save them for “emergency boredom situations.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Netflix, YouTube Premium and even Showmax let you download content. Just make sure the device is charged and in <em>Airplane Mode</em> to stop them from sneaking online.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Make Them Your Little Helpers (Even if it Slows You Down)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kids love feeling “grown up”.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Let them help make lunch (just wash hands. Often. And then wash again).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Give them a small cleaning task (like sweeping ONE corner of the room – keep it contained).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Make them “boss” of folding socks or organising the spice rack.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nothing like a little child labour to make everyone happy. Just ask Shein (too far?).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Reading… the Fun Kind</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Books are free from data use, and no, it doesn’t have to be Shakespeare. Comics, magazines, even joke books count. And if your kid can’t read yet, <strong>storytime with funny voices</strong> will make you a legend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonus: Some bookshops and libraries have second-hand books for next to nothing. Or, even better, libraries allow you to borrow books and return them once you’re done (outdated, but who would’ve thought?).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Use That Hypa Wi-Fi <em>Smartly</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let’s be real: you <em>will</em> give them screen time (it’s the parental version of a panic button). But with <strong>Hypa Wi-Fi</strong>, you’ve got more control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don't need to ban screens—just <strong>own them like a boss</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometimes, letting your kids get bored forces them to come up with their own fun. That’s when the best stuff happens – BOREDOM IS GOOD FOR KIDS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So breathe. You’ve got this. With some creativity, a few toilet rolls, and Hypa Wi-Fi working in your corner, your airtime—and your sanity—can survive the school holidays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

1 July 2025  |  

Hustle From Home: Business + Hypa Wi-Fi = Extra Income

Straight talk, fam – life is expensive. We wake up in the morning and everything is suddenly “worth” more than &helli

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Straight talk, fam – life is expensive.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We wake up in the morning and everything is suddenly “worth” more than it was the day before (except your salary, neh?). Seems like our daily routine is spending money, patience, and our ability to pretend everything is okay.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We live in a trying economy. Who says “tough times never last” (other than that one guy)???. Sometimes it feels like our salary exists only to pay bills. So how do you stay afloat or even afford a garage pie (guilty pleasure, don’t judge) when payday = day to pay and nothing more? We’ve got two words for you: Side Hustle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sounds easier than it is though, right?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But – truly – all you need is a bit of discipline, your brain, your device, and a strong Wi-Fi connection (we know a guy).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you’re in the need for more cash, you’re not alone. Here’s how people are using Hypa to turn Wi-Fi into a money-making machine (imagine – making your router work for you. Our ancestors would be proud).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Sell stuff you don’t own</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We don’t mean your neighbour's car (we tried – just don’t). But this isn’t 1999 – you don’t need to open a shop to be a shop anymore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Between dropshipping (Google it), re-selling, and affiliate links, the whole world is basically a shopping mall – except you can be the manager while still in your jim-jams. Our tips?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Check out trending items from FB Marketplace or Yaga</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Advertise items from Shein/Temu etc or local wholesalers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Take orders, collect payment, and ship without even touching the stock</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All you need is Wi-Fi (did we mention we know a guy?) and a bit of craftiness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. The Soft Life Influencer Starter Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No, you don’t need 50k followers to make money on TikTok. You need content that people <em>actually</em> care about. Fix wigs. Cook pap. Expose bad dates. That’s your brand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And once you start getting views? Hello, ka-ching. Hello, brand deals. Hello, “Hi guys, just a quick unboxing” life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But it all starts with your first few videos. And if your Wi-Fi is slow, those videos sit in your drafts forever like unpaid interns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Freelance Like a Boss</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graphic design. CV writing. Online tutoring. Admin help.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>There’s someone out there willing to pay you to do the thing they hate doing. And they don’t care where you live — as long as you deliver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or just a good TikTok page can bring in real money. But if your internet cuts mid-project, good luck getting a 5-star rating.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Flip That Airtime. Flip Those Phones.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There’s a black belt level of hustle happening in WhatsApp groups across the country. People flipping sneakers. Phones. Gadgets. Vouchers.<br>It’s the side hustle economy — and it moves FAST.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If your Wi-Fi takes 10 years to load a product photo, someone else already closed the deal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. The Quietest Income: Passive Side Hustles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This one’s for the introverts. Or the parents. Or the people who just don’t feel like being <em>seen</em>.<br>You can make money just by clicking buttons:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Surveys (yes, the boring ones)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Affiliate links on your WhatsApp status</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Selling digital templates, CV formats, or study notes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It won’t buy you a yacht. But it’ll cover your data. Your Uber. Your kid’s stationery. That extra R300 matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>So What’s the Secret?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There isn’t one.<br>You already have the tools:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Your brain</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Your phone</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A million small needs around you waiting to be solved</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And now you have the Wi-Fi too. Hypa is <strong>fast</strong>, <strong>affordable</strong>, and <strong>made for this economy</strong>. The hustle-from-home economy. The “I’ll make a plan” economy. The “I’ve got bills and dreams” economy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don’t need more hours in the day. You just need to use the ones you’ve got better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>With Hypa on your side, you can.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->