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Friday, May 23, 2025

Misleading Narratives and Sensational Claims: The Flawed Logic Behind the Banxso Scandal Story

Explore the troubling allegations against Banxso in the wake of a Moneyweb article, as we dissect the evidence—or lack thereof—behind sensational claims and the potential consequences for media integrity.

Staff Reporter|Published

Jamie Thurston Wyngaard: A young innovator from the Cape Flats flying the South African flag high on global stages

Jamie Thurston Wyngaard, who grew up on the Cape Flats, is revolutionising the payments industry and earning global recognition as a leader in technology and innovation.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Revolutionary investment access for everyday South Africans

Discover how Vault22 is revolutionising investment management in South Africa with its innovative Active ETFs, making professional financial advice accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting point.

Staff Reporter|Published

Parliament committee urges Sassa to restore verification system after suspension of R370 grants

SASSA informed all Social Relief of Distress grant recipients that they are suspending their grant payments to verify and confirm their identity and prevent fraudulent applications.

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Taking a bite out of Apple: Vipps launches as world’s first Apple Pay rival on iPhones

Now, apps like Vipps can integrate NFC functionality, allowing users to set them as default payment systems on iPhones and utilise features like double-click shortcuts for seamless transactions.

Duduzile Zwane|Published

Black Friday shoppers turn to crypto for premium apparel and dining purchases

This Black Friday, crypto-enabled payments are expected to be at the forefront of consumer spending, especially for premium and collectible items, as revealed by Binance and its payments partner, Fivewest.

Partnered Content|Updated

Digital pickpockets target Bitcoin virtual currency

Hackers are targeting virtual currency Bitcoin, penetrating computers and swiping their digital wallets, according to computer security firm Symantec.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Dollar soars, bitcoin hits record, stocks swing as Donald Trump win seen

The dollar surged and bitcoin hit a record high Wednesday, while polls had shown the race on a knife edge, Donald Trump appeared to be faring better than his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris as results rolled in.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sassa warns against fake WhatsApp messages targeting grant beneficiaries

Social grant beneficiaries need to be vigilant about a WhatsApp scam, according to Sassa.

Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published