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Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Eduardo Munoz

Mining

Congo warns cobalt exporters about violating quotas

Ange Kasongo 5 hours

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Cyber Law

Call for comment on Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking

3 days

Finance

Fintech innovation and inclusion boosted by Network International-Magnati merger

2 Oct 2025

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Energy

Eskom's turnaround: R23.9bn profit and decreased load shedding

1 Oct 2025

Local online retailers see profits soar as consumer trust grows

E-commerce

Local online retailers see profits soar as consumer trust grows

1 Oct 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

High Court ruling clarifies payment obligations amidst construction defects

Danielle Giannico, Joshua van Wyk, and Nikita Lalla 30 Sep 2025

Rising cyberattacks push Sars, Tax Ombud to tighten e-filing security

Cybersecurity

Rising cyberattacks push Sars, Tax Ombud to tighten e-filing security

29 Sep 2025

Best Agent CEO warns: Estate agencies face serious FICA compliance risks

Facilities & Property Management

Best Agent CEO warns: Estate agencies face serious FICA compliance risks

Issued by PBPR 26 Sep 2025

Magix R&D Lab exposes rising deepfake cyber threats in new white paper

Technology

Magix R&D Lab exposes rising deepfake cyber threats in new white paper

Issued by Magix Security (Pty) Ltd 25 Sep 2025

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa's biometric drive enrols 42,000 beneficiaries in two weeks

18 Sep 2025

Financial Services

Sassa says it has fixed most of its audit problems but gaps remain

Marecia Damons 16 Sep 2025

Family Law

Is all fair in love and lawfare? Court clamps down on litigation abuse

Bronwyn Samuel and Kaamilah Paulse 16 Sep 2025

South African SMEs urged to prepare for Black Friday surge

SMEs

South African SMEs urged to prepare for Black Friday surge

15 Sep 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Sassa and NDA make significant strides in improving South Africa's social services

11 Sep 2025

The deadline for the phasing out of SASSA’s Gold Card has been extended for 15 months. Graphic: Lisa Nelson

Health & Social Welfare

New deadline for phase-out of Sassa Gold Cards

4 Sep 2025

The science behind fast, secure retail payments

Banking & Finance

The science behind fast, secure retail payments

Rory Bosman 3 Sep 2025

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Cybersecurity

When it’s you: Talking about scams, healing the shock, and taking action (A South African guide)

Issued by Offernet 1 Sep 2025

PR & Communications

Marc Ashton | The intersection of governance, reputation and value for your business

Marc Ashton 1 Sep 2025

Source: © Al Jareera The people’s poet, Mzwakhe Mbuli has called for the dissolution of the South African Music Rights Organisation board

Radio & Audio

Samro stops the music amidst corruption allegations

1 Sep 2025

About three million SASSA grant beneficiaries receive their grants through Postbank. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Health & Social Welfare

Sassa assures Parliament grants will be paid when Postbank contract ends

Marecia Damons 1 Sep 2025

Africa’s iGaming sector cuts fraud but faces ongoing verification challenges

Technology

Africa’s iGaming sector cuts fraud but faces ongoing verification challenges

Issued by Tishala Communications 29 Aug 2025

The future of retail: RFID and digital passports boost sustainability

Technology

The future of retail: RFID and digital passports boost sustainability

Lorna Hopkin 28 Aug 2025

Source: Suppliedl. Ryno de Kock, head of Distribution at PSG Insure.

Finance

Fighting internal fraud: How fidelity insurance protects South African businesses

28 Aug 2025

Rezara Makhalimela says he was signed up to a funeral policy with 1Life without his permission. R190 has been deducted from his monthly old-age grant. Photo: Thembi Siaga

Health & Social Welfare

Grant beneficiaries confused by funeral policy deductions

Thembi Siaga and Marecia Damons 28 Aug 2025

AI is shaping the future of banking with smarter systems

Banking

AI is shaping the future of banking with smarter systems

Issued by Helm 27 Aug 2025

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Carmen Murray: The Analogue Renaissance – A return to real-world connection

BizTrendsTV

#RAPT BizTrendsTV | Carmen Murray: The Analogue Renaissance – A return to real-world connection

26 Aug 2025

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HR Tools & Software

How independent reference validation can combat CV fraud

Jeremy Bossenger 26 Aug 2025

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Health & Social Welfare

Sassa launches mandatory biometric enrolment to combat grant fraud

25 Aug 2025

The future of Web3 in Kenya hinges on intelligent compliance

Fintech

The future of Web3 in Kenya hinges on intelligent compliance

Tom Schoon, Issued by Tishala Communications 22 Aug 2025

Be the Reason Things Change: TransUnion unveils peelable billboard to tackle financial inclusion

OOH

Be the Reason Things Change: TransUnion unveils peelable billboard to tackle financial inclusion

22 Aug 2025

The former managing director of a company involved in the multibillion Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) and his business partner have been charged in the Maseru Magistrates’ Court for fraud and money laundering. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Criminal Law

Pair charged with multi-million rand fraud in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 19 Aug 2025

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Remuneration & Payroll

Untangling Africa's payroll puzzle: A new era in efficient management

Anton van Heerden 19 Aug 2025

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Social Media

Trust factor: How SA athleisure brands win Instagram commerce

Ragesh Lalloo, Issued by University of Johannesburg - Marketing Management 19 Aug 2025

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Finance

Sars battles R513bn tax debt with tougher enforcement and tech-driven strategies

18 Aug 2025

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Fintech

New horizons for Absa Business Banking and Network International

15 Aug 2025

(L to r:) Mark Elliott, division president, Africa at Mastercard and Kenyan ambassador, Philip Thigo (Image supplied)

4th Industrial Revolution

The transformative power of AI to create jobs in Africa

13 Aug 2025

Source: Gauteng Tourism Authority.

Banking

New era for Smart IDs as Capitec and FNB expand services nationwide

12 Aug 2025

MTN SA rolls out biometric digital ID system across all stores

Cybersecurity

MTN SA rolls out biometric digital ID system across all stores

11 Aug 2025

Branding

As brand impersonation scams surge, Offernet launches Ravenwatch to protect South African businesses

Issued by Offernet 11 Aug 2025

Fintech

Ozow’s PayShap Request gains traction, driving rapid growth in instant payments

6 Aug 2025

Retailers should embrace the rise of digital payment methods

Banking & Finance

Retailers should embrace the rise of digital payment methods

Inge Oosthuizen 6 Aug 2025

Source: Dean Macpherson at the 2024 signing of the historic Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, SA Police Service, Treasury_RSA and cidb_sa at the #NCS2024, which committed to put an end to disruptions at construction sites once and for all.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fraudulent oxygen plant tender under scrutiny as PwC report drops

1 Aug 2025

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Law of Succession

When can a non-compliant Will be declared valid?

Roberto Oktober and Karel Kogler 1 Aug 2025

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Criminal Law

SIU triumphs in R67m corruption case: Lessons from landmark ruling

Dee-dee Mathelela 30 Jul 2025

Source: Makhanda Tourism.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Makhanda: The collapse of an iconic South African city

Steve Kretzmann 30 Jul 2025

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Remuneration & Payroll

How to detect ghost employees lurking in your payroll

18 Jul 2025

#WPRD2025 | Bullion PR's Lola Lazarus: The importance of PR in shaping societal narratives

World PR Day

#WPRD2025 | Bullion PR's Lola Lazarus: The importance of PR in shaping societal narratives

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 18 Jul 2025