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Reality check for the South African rand

Tuesday at 16:01 PM, via Daily Investor

The rand strengthened significantly in 2025, and while the currency is expected to continue this run in 2026, it likely won’t repeat the same sharp gains seen last year.

International fintech giant coming to South Africa

Tuesday at 15:44 PM, via Daily Investor

UK-based fintech Wise has secured a conditional banking license in South Africa, as the firm goes toe-to-toe in new markets with rival Revolut, which is set to launch in the African country soon.  

How online casinos protect against RNG hacking

Tuesday at 15:32 PM, via Mail & Guardian

Random number generators (RNGs) are the lifeline of all independently-played casino games. The reels on a slot machine, virtual cards in blackjack, and pockets in roulette all display random results because of RNG-based algorithms. Casinos are responsible for safeguarding these RNG systems to prevent hacking.  Hackers attempt to unlock firewalls and security encryptions to compromise […]

Cape Town’s road of hell

Tuesday at 15:00 PM, via Newsday

The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.

Bad news for South Africans who rent

Tuesday at 14:42 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa’s 2026 property market is expected to see residential rents rise amid severe supply shortages and high construction costs, while commercial rentals will continue to lag.

Lawyer among five shot outside Joburg court

Tuesday at 14:38 PM, via SowetanLIVE

A shooting outside Booysens magistrate’s court in Johannesburg resulted in five people being shot, including a prominent lawyer involved in a 2025 murder case. Two of the victims died at the scene, while three were injured and hospitalised.

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