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Capitec has introduced a new “Contact Lock” feature to enhance security on its banking app by generating an encrypted digital fingerprint of a user’s phone contacts.

The festive season sees increased road safety measures in SA, with heightened roadblocks aimed at curbing unroadworthy vehicles and drunk driving as part of the Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign.

Jofra Archer bowls a brilliant yorker to dismiss Jake Weatherald lbw for 72, leaving Australia on 146-2 on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Thabo Bester and co-accused Nandipha Magudumana are back in the Bloemfontein High Court.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria.

The state and defence presented arguments on the admissibility of Zungu’s statement

Mamelodi businessman Vusi Mathibela and three others have been convicted of Bozwana’s murder

The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.

Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi’s social media accounts for violating their policy.

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

Known as “One Boss Lady”, Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Major property developers have started a R850 million project to turn offices in Menlyn Office Park into residential apartments.

The question for 2026 is whether the markets are currently perched at unsustainably elevated levels.

While a few raindrops and thunder do not break a drought, this budget and the government’s recent financial achievements should give sceptics pause.

Ivan Saltzman is stepping down as an executive director at Dis-Chem, with the retail giant taking up a new role on the board.

The enquiry is investigating Gauteng prosecutions head Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.

ActionSA argued that South Africa was a tale of two economies

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will continue testifying at the Madlanga Commission…

This follows large-scale looting uncovered at the Tembisa Hospital by the SIU.

England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about how high temperatures could impact the World Cup next summer.

MTN8 champions Orlando Pirates have eyes on a second trophy as they face Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba.

Phil Foden is the hottest midfield asset in the game at the moment, with four goals in two games, and it seems daft not to sign him if you have the money.

From a tiny Caribbean island to a nation once managed by Harry Redknapp, meet the teams who will be making their debut at the 2026 World Cup.

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

A former SRC member at Rustenberg TVET College faces charges of fraud and theft of NSFAS aid from disadvantaged first-year students …

The lower road at O. R. Tambo International Airport’s arrivals section will remain partially closed ‘until further notice.’

Rachel Kolisi, estranged wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared her experience doing the ‘Elf on the Shelf’ trend with her kids.

‘We continue to fight, we continue to work, it is a process,’ said the Chiefs co-head coach.

The Pretoria-based side are full of Bok players who recently toured with the national team in Europe.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action.

The company began a ‘coordinated takeover of certain KleuterZone schools even before the liquidators could gain access to the business operations’.

South Africans without access to bank branches offering smart ID services will benefit from extended hours at Home Affairs offices during the festive season.

WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms is once gain in hot water with the European Union.

Black Friday spending trends in South Africa reveal continued growth for digital wallet and virtual card usage.

The average car price in America now exceeds R850,000.

This is how much you can expect to spend on petrol when driving to the beach this holiday season.

Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.

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