Standard Bank has urged consumers to be extra vigilant as the country approaches the Easter holidays, arguing that South Africa is facing a sharp rise in multi-layered digital banking scams, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Operations, Client Experience and Risk Execution, Marius le Roux, says fraudsters are no longer relying on a single trick. Instead, they blend highly convincing AI-driven spoofing, phishing, and vishing to
The Kalksteenfontein community has been left reeling as gun violence in the area escalates. An early-morning gang-related attack has resulted in the deaths of two men in Buttercup Street. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says that while the Bishop Lavis police have launched investigations into the double murder, the search for the suspects behind the attack remains top priority. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says the pair sustained multiple gunshot
A South African long-distance runner from Ceres, Adriaan Wildschutt, has made history after becoming the first South African to win the New York City Half Marathon. The Team SA Olympian crossed the finish line in 59 minutes and 30 seconds during his first attempt at the 21km distance. Adriaan Wildschutt – record-breaking South African professional runner pic.twitter.com/VKr6ifUIdG — KG (@Khanyisa_Gadla) March 15, 2026 Wildschutt previously competed in the 10,000m at the 2024 Summer
Cape Town Carnival 2026 is almost here! Saturday is the big day that Capetonians and visitors can expect a colourful extravaganza in the streets of Green Point, on the Fan Walk. During the week, over 1 500 local dancers will be busy with last-minute changes to their routines (if needed) as well as the all-important dress rehearsals. AlDerman JP Smith says, “The street parade will be led by 12 creative champions who will
City welcomes amended COGTA regulations after raising concerns over national overreach
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The City has welcomed the amended District Development Model Regulations, which the Metro argued amounted to a constitutional overreach into the powers of local governments. The regulations, which came into effect in May 2024, mandated each municipality to draw up a ‘One Plan’ for ultimate ‘approval’ by the COGTA Minister and ‘adoption’ by the National Cabinet. The City immediately declared a formal intergovernmental dispute, deeming the original regulations unlawful. A process
