Before Volume I
Letter from Marissa
A personal letter to read before the adventure begins.
- Friendship
- Coming home
- A new beginning
Your South African re-entry guide
Welcome home, Ria.
A friendly, practical way to catch up with the country, the technology and the everyday things that changed while you were away.
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Before Volume I
This Book Is Yours
A gentle guide to making this handbook completely your own.
- Dedication
- How to use the book
- The journey ahead
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The World Didn’t Wait
Catch up with South Africa and the world, year by year.
- South Africa now
- COVID-19
- 2024 election
Volume II0/26
The Little Computer in Your Pocket
Make the modern smartphone feel useful, calm and familiar.
- Phone basics
- QR codes
- Cloud storage
Volume III0/23
Connected
Calls, messages and online manners for staying close safely.
- Scam safety
Volume IV0/21
The Internet
Understand the world’s biggest machine—and use it wisely.
- Wi-Fi & fibre
- Mobile data
- VPNs
Volume V0/21
Social Media
Understanding the World’s Biggest Conversation.
- Biggest platforms
- Algorithms
- Online safety
Volume VI0/16
Money
Understanding Modern Money in a Digital World.
- Digital payments
- Financial safety
- Saving & investing
Volume VII0/18
Shopping
Shopping Safely in the Digital Age.
- Shopping apps
- Consumer rights
- Smart spending
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Getting Around
Travelling with Confidence in the Modern World.
- Google Maps
- Ride-hailing
- Travel safety
Volume IX0/14
Home
Connecting, entertaining and powering your modern home.
- Home internet
- Smart homes
- Backup power
Volume X0/14
Work
Working Confidently in the Modern Workplace.
- Finding work
- Workplace documents
- Remote work
Volume XI0/12
Government
Accessing Public Services with Confidence.
- Home Affairs
- SARS & eFiling
- Civic life
Volume XII0/11
Artificial Intelligence
Understanding the Technology Changing the World.
- ChatGPT
- Creating with AI
- Responsible use
Volume XIII0/14
Staying Safe
Protecting Yourself in the Modern World.
- Personal safety
- Scam awareness
- Emergency readiness
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Everyday Life
Finding Your Place in the World Again.
- South African life
- Relationships
- The first 100 days
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Rediscovering Yourself
Living with Hope and Confidence.
- Starting again
- Living well
- Looking forward
After Volume XV
Final letter from Marissa
One friend talking to another on the final page.
- Friendship
- Welcome home
- The next chapter
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