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How to avoid getting scammed in South Africa
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (325+ words) Updated May 25, 2026, 12: 06 p. m. | By East Coast Breakfast Here are the biggest scams affecting South Africans, the warning signs and tips to avoid becoming the next victim. Scams in South Africa are becoming more common and more convincing. Criminals are constantly finding…...
You've won the Lotto" now what? Here's how South African banks notify you
1+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) Updated May 19, 2026, 1: 03 p. m. | By Stacey & J Sbu This is what happens after you win the Lotto and how to claim your winnings. South Africans are increasingly buying National Lottery tickets through their banking apps. However, one question keeps popping up: what…...
All Blacks captain Barrett out of South Africa tour, faces back surgery
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (267+ words) Updated May 27, 2026, 9: 16 a. m. | By AFP New Zealand rugby captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because of a back injury that will require surgery, meaning he will miss the historic tour of South Africa. Canterbury…...
Tolashe, Cele referred to the ANC Disciplinary Committee
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (501+ words) Updated May 27, 2026, 9: 33 a. m. | By Cliff Shiko ANC Integrity Commission has referred Sisi Tolashe and Bheki Cele for disciplinary action over allegations of misconduct and bringing the party into disrepute. The African National Congress Integrity Commission has referred Sisi Tolashe and Bheki…...
South Africa's new verification system could save taxpayers billions
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (537+ words) Updated May 27, 2026, 8: 19 a. m. | By Tamlyn Canham South African taxpayers are fed up with the amount of money lost to corruption, but new biometric tech is weeding out fraudsters one department at a time. Hardworking South Africans see large chunks of their…...
Explained: The Phala Phala Scandal
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (426+ words) Updated May 27, 2026, 6: 20 a. m. | By East Coast Breakfast Here's what happened at President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm, why millions of dollars caused controversy, and why the political fallout still matters The Phala Phala scandal (also nicknamed "Farmgate) is one of the biggest political…...
KZN ranked second highest for corruption cases in SA
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (369+ words) Updated May 26, 2026, 10: 04 a. m. | By Lauren Hendricks e Thekwini Municipality emerged as a major hotspot, while policing and basic education were identified as the sectors with the highest number of complaints nationally. Kwa Zulu-Natal has ranked second in the country for reported…...
UN calls for protection of everyone in South Africa, regardless of nationality
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (254+ words) Updated May 26, 2026, 2: 15 p. m. | By Lauren Hendricks The South African Human Rights Commission held an imbizo amid escalating tensions over illegal immigration. South Africa Migration Unrest / RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP Authorities have been urged to protect all those living in South Africa, regardless…...
March and March gives government until June to act on illegal immigration
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (418+ words) Updated May 26, 2026, 10 a. m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has warned of a possible national shutdown if undocumented foreigners are not removed from the country by the end of June. March and March has called on government to declare illegal immigration a…...
South Africa's Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (292+ words) Updated May 25, 2026, 1: 54 p. m. | By AFP South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe has re-signed for his first club Stormers, nine years after leaving the Cape Town-based club. Stormers did not reveal the length of Kolbe's contract but said he was part of their…...