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The mail& Guardian Ithala SOC has R300 million ring-fenced in the provincial revenue fund for securing deposits, as per the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority. Legal disputes have frozen the bank’s operations, risking 400 jobs and affecting thousands of…
BBC News Nigerian man extradited to US for sextortion leading to minor’s death. Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal faces charges including child exploitation resulting in death. Victim, Gavin Guffey, 17, died by suicide after being coerced into sending compromising photos. Lawal posed…
The New York Times Israel initially restricted movement of Palestinians in Gaza until Hamas agreed to release civilian hostage Arbel Yehud. Hamas later confirmed her release, allowing displaced Palestinians to return. Netanyahu invited to White House on Feb. 4. Witkoff…
BusinessTech South Africa plans to enhance ID cards and passports with advanced biometric technology to prevent fraud and manipulation. Minister Schreiber aims to eliminate human discretion in the issuance process, integrating facial recognition and fingerprint authentication. These upgrades will align…
Daily Maverick Johannesburg faces widespread complaints of traffic light outages due to technical faults and budget reductions. The Johannesburg Roads Agency’s efforts have improved the situation, with remote monitoring systems detecting faults early. Power supply issues also contribute to the…
BusinessTech Shoprite reports strong sales growth, taking full control of Checkers Sixty60 deliveries. Sales increased by 9.6% to R128.6 billion in the six months ending 29 December 2024. Supermarkets RSA contributed 83.7% to group sales, with a 10.4% growth. Like-for-like…
BBC News Australia’s science minister, Ed Husic, raises privacy concerns about Chinese chatbot DeepSeek, sparking turmoil in tech industry. Donald Trump calls it a “wake up call” for the US, but Husic warns of data and privacy risks. DeepSeek sees…
Daily Maverick Investors question tech and AI valuations as DeepSeek’s advances challenge US dominance. Nvidia’s market cap plunges, impacting global tech stocks. US stock futures stabilize, dollar rises, and Asian tech shares decline. Yen and Swiss franc strengthen, US bonds…
SABC Israeli forces killed 22 people in south Lebanon as they tried to return home after a deadline for Israeli withdrawal passed. Israel extended its troop presence due to Hezbollah arms in the area. Lebanon’s military accused Israel of delaying…
EWN Putco Bus is investigating an arson attack at four depots in Mpumalanga, where 45 buses were destroyed. Assailants ambushed security officers at the Moloto depot, setting buses on fire and opening fire. Two employees were injured. Officials will inspect…
