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Source: © 123rf The Daily Maverick says 20 cents in the rand of VBS creditors’ claims will be paid out by the end of January 2025

Banking

VBS creditors receive 20c in the rand in second dividend payout, liquidator hails ‘fantastic’ recovery rate

Pauli van Wyk 23 hours

Economy

Seamless, secure payment solutions for a stress-free holiday season

Clinton Leask 10 Dec 2024

SA's holiday retail season faces a 30% crime surge

Security

SA's holiday retail season faces a 30% crime surge

10 Dec 2024

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Agribusiness

Can a traceability system drive growth in South African agriculture?

Greg Talbot 9 Dec 2024

Source: The late chief executive officer of United Healthcare Brian Thompson.

Financial Services

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead

6 Dec 2024

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Insurance & Actuarial

NLPs and automated image analysis: How AI is being used to prevent insurance fraud

Prescious Mogale and Zaakir Mohamed 6 Dec 2024

Adam Harrower from the South African National Botanical Institute and Karel du Toit who was head of the SAPS Springbok Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit appear in the dock at the regional court in Springbok on Tuesday. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Plant poaching fraud case to be heard in March

Liezl Human 5 Dec 2024

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Talent Acquisition

Can you really afford to not vet your seasonal staff?

Jennifer Barkhuizen 11 Dec 2024

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Legislation

Deeds Registries Amendment Bill signed into law

5 Dec 2024

Vaal University of Technology demonstrates commitment to ethical financial governance through NSFAS refund

Higher Education

Vaal University of Technology demonstrates commitment to ethical financial governance through NSFAS refund

Sibusiso Nkosi, Issued by Vaal University of Technology 9 Dec 2024

Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks

Corporate & Commercial Law

Are you flouting Fica? Sarb cracks down on non-compliance

Sameer Kumandan 4 Dec 2024

Bakwena to introduce contactless toll payments on N1N4 from 2025

Logistics & Transport

Bakwena to introduce contactless toll payments on N1N4 from 2025

4 Dec 2024

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Financial Services

Sanlam warns: loan scams on the rise as festive spending ramps up

3 Dec 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Malicious whistleblowing - part 2: Importance of investigations

Lionel van Tonder, Aaqilah Nagdee and Delon Small 28 Nov 2024

Claiming the future: AI’s role in SA’s short-term insurance industry

Insurance & Actuarial

Claiming the future: AI’s role in SA’s short-term insurance industry

Issued by Insight Survey 27 Nov 2024

Finance

Get ready for biometric tax filing: South Africa sets a new precedent

Katja Hamilton 27 Nov 2024

Will SA's automotive industry overcome the digital trust barrier?

Dealers

Will SA's automotive industry overcome the digital trust barrier?

Jade Turner, Norman Mafuratidze 25 Nov 2024

Financial Services

Global collaboration boosts detection of high-risk bank transactions, research shows

22 Nov 2024

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Dealers

Volkswagen: the end of a German industrial myth?

Frédéric Fréry 22 Nov 2024

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Labour Law & Unions

Malicious whistleblowing - part 1: How to deal with employees that cry wolf

Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Mbali Nkosi 22 Nov 2024

The high cost of a cyberattack: Tips to secure your business this festive season

Cybersecurity

The high cost of a cyberattack: Tips to secure your business this festive season

Issued by Lula 21 Nov 2024

Could De Beers be the next Twitter?

Markets & Investment

Could De Beers be the next Twitter?

Savious-Parker Kwinika 21 Nov 2024

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HR & Management

Real cost of a fake PhD: Accountability and consequences in the boardroom

20 Nov 2024

Nazia Karrim, Head of Product Development at SAFPS

Cyber Law

Technology is becoming a major battleground when it comes to fraud, warns the SAFPS

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 19 Nov 2024

Banking

Digital wallet usage up: Absa expects more growth on upcoming Black Friday

18 Nov 2024

How till slip competitions help build brands

Digital

How till slip competitions help build brands

Issued by Techsys Digital 18 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Shannon Friedman, chief executive officer of Vat Modernisation SA.

Taxation & Regulation

Modernising SA's VAT system can boost the country’s economy and business success

Shannon Friedman 15 Nov 2024

SmartSlip: The future of consumer engagement and insight collection

Digital

SmartSlip: The future of consumer engagement and insight collection

Issued by Techsys Digital 15 Nov 2024

Image source: Getty Images

Criminal Law

Top Safa boss appears in court

14 Nov 2024

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Financial Services

From start-up to industry contender – VCCB set to disrupt the credit bureau landscape

Issued by VeriCred Credit Bureau 13 Nov 2024

These matriculants have been waiting for their matric certificates for 3 years

Primary & Secondary Education

These matriculants have been waiting for their matric certificates for 3 years

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Banking

Cashing in: Study shows banks investing big in GenAI, and it’s paying off

11 Nov 2024

Finance

Data breach alert: Over 100,000 fake accounts linked to SA grant-fraud claim

9 Nov 2024

Source: ©Leon Swart via

Logistics & Transport

South Africa closes main entry point with Mozambique

7 Nov 2024

Leveraging AI to boost business: A guide for SMEs in 2025

SMEs

Leveraging AI to boost business: A guide for SMEs in 2025

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 6 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

Steve Holland, Nandita Bose, Stephanie Kelly and Joseph Ax 6 Nov 2024

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Retail

Putting the customer first and providing value is crucial for Black Friday success

Peter Ludi 6 Nov 2024

Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

E-commerce

Why seamless digital experiences are crucial for South African retailers

5 Nov 2024

TV

MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

5 Nov 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

All adds up: Considerations and calculations behind eye-watering admin penalties

Kent Davis and Anél De Meyer 31 Oct 2024

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

OOH

Primedia Outdoor’s digital out-of-home inventory achieves independent verification by Seedooh

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 30 Oct 2024

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Cyber Law

Cybercrimes Act: What you need to know

Zaakir Mohamed and Shuaib Vahed 30 Oct 2024

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Law of Succession

Under the influence: Court rules on case questioning free will in inheritance dispute

Karel Kogler 25 Oct 2024

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Higher Education

Why 2024 Matriculants should consider careers in the digital revolution

Asif Hassam 22 Oct 2024

Social Media

How Meta’s new technology aims to protect users from fake celebrity ads

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Oct 2024

Medical Aid

2025 Medical scheme contribution hikes: What's driving the surge and what does this mean for you?

18 Oct 2024

The Legal Services Ombud has castigated the Legal Practice Council for failing to act in the public interest and worse by contributing to an injustice. Photo: Brian Turner via (CC BY 2.0)

Law Practice

Ombud lambasts Legal Practice Council

Tony Beamish 17 Oct 2024

Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture

Accounting & Auditing

Global Ethics Day: Most employees say they don’t work in an ethical culture

Issued by SAICA 16 Oct 2024