South Africans are being warned of a surge in “express kidnappings”, where criminals target victims in everyday locations and force them to transfer money using banking apps. Picture Credit: TimelessNews By Aisha Zardad South Africa — A terrifying new criminal tactic is rapidly spreading across South Africa, with victims being kidnapped and forced to hand…
SASSA has warned the public after unauthorised promotional material falsely suggested a partnership with 1Life Insurance for funeral cover. Picture Credit: TimelessNews Achives By Aisha Zardad South Africa — The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has moved swiftly to shut down claims of a partnership with 1Life Insurance, after promotional material surfaced suggesting the…
Uber Moto is expanding rapidly in South Africa, but safety concerns around training, helmets and regulation continue to dominate the debate. Picture Credit: TechCentral By Aisha Zardad South Africa — Uber is setting its sights on a major expansion of its motorcycle-based e-hailing service in South Africa, with plans to unlock as many as 300,000…
Rosebank’s rapid growth and rising affluence are now intersecting with growing safety concerns, as new data flags the suburb as an emerging hijacking hotspot. Picture Credit: InYourPocket By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg — Rosebank, long regarded as one of Johannesburg’s most desirable and high-end suburbs, is now emerging as an unexpected focal point in South Africa’s…