A new study by Yazi found that 85% of South Africans were impacted by fraud in the past year and lose money at three times the rate of UK consumers, while the country’s lowest income victims lost a median 40% of a month’s household income, even though 74% already knew the warning signs. For immediate…
A few hundred rand saved every month might not seem like much, particularly when households are juggling competing financial demands. But maintaining those contributions month after month can make a meaningful difference when it comes to meeting important expenses or achieving longer-term financial goals. For many South Africans, stokvels provide a practical way to build…
The accounting and business advisory firm introduces its expertise to the public, positioning itself as a trusted voice in financial decision-making, tax strategy and business sustainability. In a business environment where financial decisions can determine whether a company survives, scales or stalls, Nkobane Consulting is positioning itself as more than an accounting and tax service…
South African built super app is set to officially launch nationally on 10 November, with a proposition aimed at putting more value into the hands of the people powering the platform. South Africa’s digital economy is set to welcome a home grown challenger.OMN1, a South African built super app combining ehailing, food delivery, creator monetisation…
By THABO MOTLHABI Local artists, businesses and community members came together in Soweto to celebrate creativity and showcase homegrown talent at the Isithebe Residency Exhibition hosted by Funda Community College in Diepkloof Zone 6 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. More than 40 emerging and established creatives displayed their work, shared their stories and connected with…
THE State Information Technology Agency (SITA) confirms that planned maintenance to its internet services environment, which commenced at 17:00 on Friday, 23 October, is progressing according to plan. The work remains on track, and services are expected to be restored by 17:00 on Sunday, 25 October. The maintenance forms part of SITA’s migration to a…
For generations, homeownership has been a key measure of financial security. Yet for many South Africans entering retirement, the question is no longer whether they own a home, but whether that asset is helping them maintain the lifestyle and financial freedom they envision for their retirement years. The latest insights from FNB Home and Structured…
The Basketball National League (BNL) is pleased to announce that FIBA Africa has formally confirmed the registration of Soweto Panthers Basketball Club as South Africa’s representative for the Road to BAL 2027 qualification cycle. This confirmation follows Soweto Panthers’ triumph as the 2026 Basketball National League Champions and represents an important milestone for South African…
A South African-developed artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to help researchers prepare clinical trial databases faster has placed second in the 2026 CDISC AI Innovation Challenge, earning international recognition for African-developed technology to address a key bottleneck in clinical research worldwide. Created by Johannesburg-based clinical data management organisation BioInformatiCo, the platform called “Leova” automates aspects…
By THABO MOTLHABIYOUNG South Africans showcased their technological skills at the second annual Robo Rumble STEM Innovation Competition, celebrating months of preparation and the achievements of aspiring engineers. The five-month journey leading up to the event included roadshows at schools, universities and TVET colleges across Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, giving students opportunities to develop their…
