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VODACOM NAMED AFRICA’S TOP EMPLOYER FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING, SETTING GLOBAL BENCHMARK IN INNOVATION AND ETHICAL AI

Vodacom Group has once again been certified and recognised as Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking its third consecutive win and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have been awarded to Vodacom Group, alongside separate certifications for Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom…

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FNB USTOMERS CONTINUE TO EMBRACE EWALLET WITH R42 BILLION SENT OVER THE PAST YEAR

69 million eWallets were sent in last 12 months 15 January 2026: First National Bank’s (FNB) customers have sent R42 billion via eWallet over the past 12 months, reflecting a growing trend in digital financial transactions and mobile money transfers. In total, 69 million eWallets were sent, averaging approximately 1.5 million transactions per month. This…

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U.S. COURT APPLIES “INTERRELATED WRONGFUL ACTS” AND CLIENT-SERVICES LIMITS TO DEFEAT PI CLAIM

A U.S. federal court, applying California law, has recently held that a financial services firm had no cover under its professional liability policy for a client’s claim because the alleged misconduct was part of a single, interrelated course of conduct that began before the policy incepted. The court also found, independently, that cover failed because…

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STEYN HONOURED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE TOTALSPORTS TWO OCEANS MARATHON BLUE NUMBER CLUB

Gerda Steyn, one of South Africa’s most accomplished long-distance athletes with six Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon victories and three course records to her name, highlights a more personal milestone as one of her proudest: earning her place in the prestigious Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Blue Number Club (BNC). Despite her remarkable achievements on the…

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2026 OUTLOOK: HOW NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE COULD IMPACT AML COMPLIANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply  Taxation issues are a familiar case for South Africans. Every taxpayer will always begrudge rises, as the phrase “only certainties in life being death and taxes” will attest, but recently proposed increases feel particularly unwanted. Beyond personal gripes, this new fiscal restructuring could unintentionally amplify risks…

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EXPLORA JOURNEYS INTRODUCES ENDLESS WORLDS, ITS INAUGURAL WORLD JOURNEY IN 2029

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled Endless Worlds, its highly anticipated Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I. Spanning 128 days starting from 6 January to 14 May 2029, this extraordinary east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first opportunity for guests to explore the globe through one continuous Journey across…

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ANC AT 114: A CALL TO RENEW, REBUILD AND SERVE THE PEOPLE

The African National Congress marked its 114th anniversary. Honouring its founding in 1912 as Africa’s oldest liberation movement. The main celebrations took place in Moruleng, North West, where supporters, leaders and communities gathered for the traditional January 8 rally. ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the annual January 8 Statement at Moruleng Stadium. His message centred…

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MASON MUSHORE IS USUTHU

AmaZulu Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of Harare-born defensive midfielder Mason Mushore. The 24-year-old star joins Usuthu from Zimbabwean top-flight outfit Highlanders FC on a permanent deal. Club President Sandile Zungu has tipped the lanky midfielder to quickly endear himself to the Usuthu faithful, much like his countryman and striker Thando Ngwenya….

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SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMES PETROL PRICE RELIEF IN 2026

Tana Malinga South Africans have good reason to smile as 2026 begins with welcome relief at the fuel pumps. According to official government announcements and trusted energy sector reports, petrol prices dropped in January 2026, bringing much-needed financial breathing space to households, commuters, and businesses. From early January, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources…

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