MEC VUYISWA RAMOKGOPA TO LAUNCH STRATEGIC LIQUOR STAKEHOLDERS FORUM IN GAUTENG

Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will officially launch the Strategic Liquor Stakeholders Forum tomorrow, 06 May 2026, in Sandton. This important initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening collaboration and coordination among key stakeholders in addressing the persistent and complex challenges associated with alcohol consumption in the province. The establishment…

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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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RIBEIRO COSTA SHINES AT 2024/25 PSL AWARDS 

Mamelodi Sundowns superstar Lucas Ribeiro Costa emerged as the biggest winner at the 2024/25 PSL Awards on Tuesday evening, claiming an impressive four accolades.  Ribeiro Costa was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and also walked away with the Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season, Betway Premiership Goal of the Season, and Betway Premiership…

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MANDELA DAY CELEBRATION – WESTERN CORRIDOR HOSTED ENGAGEMENT SESSION WITH ELDERLY CITIZENS 

As part of Mandela Day celebrations, the Western Corridor of the Department, in partnership with local stakeholders, hosted a heartfelt engagement session with elderly citizens within the Westonaria policing precinct. The event focused on raising awareness about the abuse of elderly people, while also providing a platform for interaction between the community and government officials,…

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INNOVATIVE NEW PAYMENT RING ENABLES SECURE, CONTACTLESS TRANSACTIONS

First National Bank (FNB), a leader in digital banking innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with VezoPay, the fintech company behind Africa’s first smart payment ring. Certified by Visa and Mastercard and enabled by Fidesmo, the VezoPay ring offers a secure, everyday payment solution. The collaboration aims to expand access to safe, contactless payments for South…

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RESIDENT’S CONCERNS TAKE CENTRE STAGE AS JOBURG CHARTS INCLUSIVE FUTURE

The City of Johannesburg’s commitment to participatory governance was on full display as residents from all 16 wards in Region E gathered at Marlboro Community Hall for a crucial Integrated Development Planning (IDP) engagement. The session drew a strong turnout, underscoring the community’s eagerness to shape the city’s development priorities and hold leadership accountable on service delivery. Chaired by…

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COUNTDOWN TO GREYLIST REMOVAL: THE ROLE OF TECH IN SA’S FATF JUDGEMENT DAY

Bradley Elliott In June this year, the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Strasbourg Plenary deemed South Africa successful in “substantially completing” its 22-item Action Plan for removal from the FATF greylist. This has set the stage for an authorised onsite visit in October when FATF will determine whether South Africa can finally be scrubbed from…

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NTOMBIE BARES IT ALL IN NEW BOOK

Award-winning singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker Ntombie releases book titled Notes Of Grace (Surviving The Storm)  Her resilience and triumph is inspirational. From surviving grief, and depression, now award-winning singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker Ntombenhle Shobede best known as Ntombie (34) shares her story to inspire others in her book titled Notes Of Grace (Surviving…

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