SILOED FRAUD DEFENCE IS NO LONGER VIABLE IN THE AGE OF AI ATTACKERS

By Bradley Elliott, CEO of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform RelyComply  The Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) call for a centralised anti-fraud hub at its 2026 conference reflects a timely recognition that South Africa’s Financial Institutions (FIs) can’t successfully fight financial crime in isolation. However, centralisation alone is not sufficient. The real opportunity lies in turning shared intelligence into…

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STANDARD BANK CROWNS PIONEERS OF POSSIBILITY AT INAUGURAL INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Tana Malinga STANDARD BANK the first bank to honor and recognize “Inclusive Excellence Awards”. Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) unveiled the trailblazing winners of its inaugural initiative, spotlighting South Africa’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) led by entrepreneurs with disabilities. More than an awards platform, the initiative signals a decisive shift toward…

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SOWETO DERBY FEVER!

KOPANO MONAHENG ON Sunday, April 26, football fans across South Africa and beyond will turn their eyes to the iconic FNB Stadium, where the legendary Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in one of Africa’s most intense football rivalries. The stakes couldn’t be higher. In the previous…

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FLYSAFAIR’S TEMPORARY FUEL SURCHARGE REDUCED SLIGHTLY FOR THE CONSECUTIVE WEEK

Levy adjusted downward as promised, with weekly reviews continuing as Jet A1 pricing remains elevated  FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharge for the second consecutive week, reflecting a slight downward movement in Jet A1 fuel prices following the spike triggered by the Middle East conflict. While the reductions are encouraging, Jet A1 pricing remains…

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WHEN CONVENIENCE BECOMES A RISK: HEPPNER AND THE QUIET EROSION OF LEGAL PRIVILEGE IN THE AGE OF AI

Mandla Ngidi, Associate The convenience of modern AI tools is irresistible. These AI tools draft, summarise, brainstorm, and structure strategies in seconds. But in the recent case of United State v Heppner (“Heppner”), we are sharply reminded that convenience can come at a steep discovery cost. If you build or refine legal strategies with a public…

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