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Motorists warned amid spike of card cloning fraud at toll gates
It is alleged that criminals often place fake devices over the original payment terminals to extract data from the card’s magnetic strip.
Urgent manhunt for cash-in-transit robbers following daring heist
Armed robbers executed a daring cash-in-transit heist in Majakaneng, leaving security officers injured and authorities in pursuit of the suspects.
Former G4S employee in court for R110 000 cash theft and fraud scheme
Dimitri Winwaai, a former G4S security employee, faces court today after Hawks arrested him for allegedly stealing R110,000 and fraudulently manipulating company records to hide the theft. Investigators discovered he forged receipts when questioned about a missing money bag from a retail collection in Knysna.
KZN emerges as the highest-risk for CIT robberies in 2025
KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as the highest-risk province for cash-in-transit robberies, with alarming statistics revealing a significant increase in incidents. An expert has warned that without urgent preventative measures, this trend will likely continue.
Multiple bystanders struck in Durban cash-in-transit heist crossfire
Citasa incident and analytics manager, Dr Alice Maree, said: “What is of concern is the safety of innocent bystanders and motorists at CIT crime scenes. ”
Cash-in-transit robberies: a growing danger for South African bystanders
Citasa warns of the increasing threat posed by cash-in-transit robberies in South Africa, revealing the tragic toll on innocent bystanders and the pressing need for enhanced safety measures.
Space to operate: breaking down the barriers to scale for SMEs in South Africa
Without cash flow, SMEs do not have one of the key resources to foster sustainable growth.
SAA pilots feet stuck firmly to the ground to force compensation during peak festive flight season
SAA pilots have initiated a strike demanding a 15. 5% bonus, citing unresolved wage disputes dating back to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Suspects sought after cash van heist claims innocent motorist’s life
KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for suspects involved in a cash van robbery that resulted in the tragic death of an innocent motorist.
Watch how South Africans are buying on Black Friday
Keep an eye on how South Africans are buying this Black Friday using Peach Payments' Black Friday Dashboard.
SA retailers are ready for Black Friday, this is what they are offering
Consumers in the country will search for the best deals to spend their hard-earned rands on as many businesses participate in the shopping extravaganza.
SARS says R35 billion withdrawals have been made in Two-Pot retirement system
The SARS yesterday updated the total figures for tax directives received concerning withdrawals from the Savings Withdrawal Benefit under the Two-Pot system.
Two KZN cash-in-transit heists leave one dead as authorities meet to combat crime
A series of violent cash-in-transit heists in KwaZulu-Natal claims the life of one guard and leaves others injured. This, was a day before law enforcement agencies and security stakeholders met to combat these crimes.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli’s first 100 days: financial struggles and future solutions for KZN
KwaZulu-Natal faces severe financial challenges, with economists urging anti-corruption measures as a key solution. Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli outlines the province’s fiscal struggles, while experts emphasise the need for efficient governance and economic growth to overcome the crisis.
Manhunt launched after Durban cash-in-transit heist, security guards injured
KwaZulu-Natal police are seeking suspects in connection with a cash-in-transit robbery on Wingen Walk in Shallcross on Monday.
Shoprite ensures continued access to Money Transfer services to Lesotho and Eswatini amid new EFT regulations
The retail giant said that its customers can continue to send money to Lesotho and Eswatini from all Shoprite, Checkers and Usave stores nationwide.
Hawks hailed for arresting cash-in-transit heist gangs
Among the successes are three guards sentenced to 190 years in prison for staging a robbery in the KZN South Coast.
Beneficiary trusts empower leaders of tomorrow
Beneficiary trusts look after money allocated to minor beneficiaries of deceased retirement fund members.
Probe under way into killing of 8 suspected robbers
The shooting on Monday happened when police, acting on information, went to a house in an area known as Town Two, where they apparently came under fire.
Watch: Everything you need to know about South Africa's 2-pot retirement system
In a video interview which features a conversation between Proffessor Terrence Kommal and Farzana Botha from Sanlam, the two focus on the new two-part retirement system.
KZN Hawks add $180 000 to state coffers
An amount of $180 000 was deposited into the Hawks’ Criminal Asset Recovery Account after a final forfeiture order was granted early this year.
Police pose as buyers to arrest gang luring victims and robbing them
A gang of six's modus operandi is to lure victims into the Mariannhill area via social media to purchase electronic equipment. Once the victims arrive, they are taken to an abandoned house in the Oakland area, where they are held at gunpoint and robbed of their belongings and cash withdrawn from their accounts.
Two-pot retirement system: Experts answer your key questions
While the two-pot retirement system will only come into effect later this year, people have numerous questions that are looking for answers to.
Cash-in-transit heist-related incidents rock Durban
Law enforcement authorities responded to four separate cash-in-transit heist-related incidents this week.
Ramaphosa signs two-pot retirement system into law, but do you know what it is?
The Revenue Laws Amendment Bill of 2023 which was signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa establishes the two-pot retirement system.