Tech Scene ZA is South Africa’s premier tech content creator — built to empower, inform, and entertain tech lovers across the country and beyond.
Founded by Preshaan Dhanilall, Tech Scene ZA started as a passion project on YouTube. After months of research and preparation, the first video was published on 7 December 2018, marking the beginning of a journey into tech storytelling, discovery, and community engagement.
Our Purpose
At its core, Tech Scene ZA exists to bring local perspective to global technology — celebrating innovation while helping South African audiences understand how tech impacts their lives. From in-depth product reviews to networking guides, PC builds, mobile tech insights, and creative projects, we create content for the curious, the makers, and the everyday tech enthusiast.
Why “Tech Scene ZA”?
During the early days of the channel, Preshaan realized that although many creators in South Africa made excellent tech content, most spoke to international audiences. The decision to include “ZA” in the name was intentional — it reinforces that the voice of this channel is proudly South African, delivering content that resonates locally and globally.
Our Evolution
Over the years, Tech Scene ZA grew beyond its humble beginnings:
- We refined our focus to thoughtful tech reviews, insightful guides, and meaningful discussions.
- In 2020, a second channel (PreshaanD Vlogs) was launched to separate general vlogs from tech content.
- A dedicated blog — techsceneza.co.za — was introduced to expand our reach in written storytelling.
- We began attending and covering major events like Comic Con Africa and rAge, strengthening brand partnerships and community connections.
- In 2024, Tech Scene ZA hit significant milestones including recognition from major brands such as TECNO South Africa and building relationships with Samsung South Africa.
- In 2025, we broke through key YouTube subscriber milestones and invested in a dedicated production studio to elevate content quality.
What We Do Today
Today, Tech Scene ZA is more than a YouTube channel — we are a tech media platform delivering weekly content across:
- Product & smartphone reviews
- Tech industry news and analysis
- PC and networking guides
- Podcasts discussing trends, innovations & debates
- Live event coverage and interviews
Through video, audio, and written content, we continue to explore what’s next in tech — both in South Africa and around the world.
Meet the Team
Preshaan Dhanilall
Founder /Host /
Managing Director
Renaldo Naidoo
Web Content Manager
Yaalenthren Pathmanathan
Head of Video Editing
Danush Jeyraj
Head of Graphic Design
Tech Scene ZA is powered by a passionate and diverse team, each bringing their own strengths, skills, and perspectives to the platform. From technical understanding and research to creativity, production, and storytelling, every team member plays a vital role.
While each individual excels in their own discipline, it’s the collaboration between the team that truly sets Tech Scene ZA apart. By working together, we’re able to produce content that is informed, engaging, and reflective of the high standards we set for ourselves and our audience.
Our Identity: The Tech Scene ZA Approach
Tech Scene ZA sits in the space between traditional tech journalism and modern tech influencing.
We are not a conventional newsroom pushing press releases.
And we are not a surface-level influencer channel chasing trends without understanding the technology behind them.
We are a hybrid tech media platform.
That means we break down the nitty-gritty — how technology actually works, why specifications matter, and how products affect real users — without losing the energy, visuals, and storytelling of modern creator culture.
We believe tech content can be:
- Informative without being boring
- Entertaining without being shallow
- Accessible without dumbing things down
Our content blends deep understanding with engaging presentation — because knowing why something matters is just as important as showing how cool it looks.
Mission
To make technology clear, honest, and exciting — helping people understand not just what to buy, but why it works, who it’s for, and how it fits into their lives.
Vision
To become South Africa’s most trusted hybrid tech platform — where credibility meets creativity, and depth meets reach.
What Sets Us Apart
- Depth with personality – We explain processors, displays, cameras, ecosystems, and real-world performance in a way that actually makes sense.
- Honest perspectives – We prioritise value, usability, and long-term impact over hype.
- Creator-level production – Clean visuals, engaging storytelling, and content that feels modern and relevant.
- Audience-first thinking – Every review answers the question: “How does this affect you?”
We don’t just showcase tech.
We contextualise it.
Values
- Authenticity – No forced opinions, no blind hype
- Credibility – Understanding before endorsement
- Creativity – High-quality visuals and storytelling
- Community – Built for South Africans, with global relevance
- Growth – Always learning, evolving, and improving
Corporate Positioning
Tech Scene ZA is a wholly owned and operated brand run and managed by Dhanilall Media Productions PTY LTD, a South African digital media company focused on creating engaging, informative, and high-quality content across multiple platforms which is registered in the Republic of South Africa.
Through Dhanilall Media Productions, Tech Scene ZA is able to operate as part of a broader creative and production ecosystem — supporting video production, digital publishing, podcasting, and brand collaborations. This structure allows the platform to continue growing while maintaining the quality, independence, and creative vision that audiences expect.