Capitec business banking earnings jump 52% as client base more than doubles

Capitec business banking earnings jump 52% as client base more than doubles Capitec says its low-cost, data-driven model lifted business banking headline earnings 52% to R609m, with entrepreneur sign-ups pushing The post Capitec business banking earnings jump 52% as client base more than doubles appeared first on Cape Business News.

Africa Bitcoin Corporation board quits in shareholder clash

Four of Africa Bitcoin's six directors have resigned after a shareholder group moved to remove them.

Suspect nabbed with item belonging to runner 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo

The suspect will face a charge of being in possession of stolen property.

OPINION | Voting is not a favour, it's a right that shapes the future

The right to vote is not a favour bestowed by government but a fundamental human right: Dr Masemola

'Yuck': K Naomi dragged into colourism debate over Insta post about her daughters

Rejected asylum seekers cannot reapply for protection

Asylum seekers whose claims have been finally rejected cannot simply submit new applications to regain legal protection in South Africa.

Kempton Park runner's murder: What we know about the arrest

Reports suggest four suspects have been arrested in connection with a Kempton Park runner's murder, but police have confirmed only one arrest. Here's what we know.

PSL returns: When do Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs play on Tuesday?

The Premier Soccer League resumes on 13 October with Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, and Mamelodi Sundowns in action.

Pick n Pay's Boxer gets a new CEO

Boxer Retail CEO Marek Masojada will retire in February 2027 after more than three decades with the South African discount retailer.

Pastor accused of killing baby, raping mother faces court

A cleansing ritual turned into a murder and rape investigation. Now, a pastor and his two wives face court as disturbing details emerge.

Kleinmond Beach tragedy: Nine-year-old boy drowns despite massive rescue effort

The child had been visiting the beach with family members when the incident occurred.

Three Premier League talking points

AFP Sport looks at three talking points from this weekend's action.

AI is now propping up the world economy, says IMF

AI infrastructure investment is keeping global growth at about 3%, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Hlomuka to give update on KZN's readiness for the 2026 NSC exams

Sipho Hlomuka to give an update on KZN's state of readiness for the 2026 NSC exams

INSIGHT | SIYANDA KATE | Oil, gas, and the governance test facing SA

The debate over oil and gas has never been limited to the politics of energy sovereignty. However, it is also about power, sovereignty, national security and the distribution of wealth. Likewise, the current geopolitical environment makes this difficult to ignore. From the strategic importance of Venezuelaâ s oil reserves to the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, control over energy resources continues to shape international relations and domestic economic choices.

INSIGHT | BONGIWE MAFANI | Covid-19 may be gone but the lessons learnt are still relevant

Covid-19 may increasingly feel like yesterdayâ s crisis. The masks have disappeared, lockdown regulations are history, and businesses have long since re-opened their doors. Yet one of the greatest mistakes we could make is to consign the business lessons of that period to history. The pandemic was an event.

THANDUXOLO ZIMBA | Male victims missing from GBV debate

The debate around gender-based violence in SA has, quite rightly, placed enormous attention on violence against women and children. The statistics on physical and sexual violence are deeply concerning, and no responsible person should play them down. However, as we confront this national crisis, perhaps we should ask an uncomfortable question: are we sufficiently recognising all forms of GBV, including the experiences of men who suffer emotional and psychological abuse within intimate relation...

Mthatha's sand truck owners decry crippling fines, 'intimidation'

Sand truck owners in the former Transkei have accused the police of harassment and officials of imposing crippling fines when they are caught collecting sand from rivers, saying the government should help them comply with the law rather than threaten their livelihoods. Nearly 100 truck owners gathered at the All Saints Hall in Mthatha on Thursday to discuss what they described as intimidation by police and mineral resources officials.

Temporary classrooms end safety fears at dilapidated rural primary school

The parents of about 80 children at dilapidated in Mthatha have breathed a sigh of relief after the department of education delivered temporary classrooms. In March this year, the Daily Dispatch reported that pupils as young as six were being taught in half-collapsed classrooms, posing a risk to their safety.

Instead of a pre-matric ball party, this Cape Town teen fed 300 people

On the day of his matric ball, Ronaldinho Norman skipped the pre-party. Instead, he fired up a braai and fed around 300 people.