Job Seekers Cautioned as Fraudulent TikTok Vacancies Circulate

Authorities and employers warn school leavers to verify job opportunities after fake ads spread on TikTok. Picture Credit: Linkedin By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Job seekers — particularly school leavers — have been warned against responding to job advertisements circulating on social media platforms like TikTok, after authorities said many of the posts are…

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South Africa’s Reserve Bank Faces Interest Rate Turning Point

A strong rand and steady inflation have some analysts eyeing an earlier-than-expected interest rate cut in January. Picture Credit: Daily Investor By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa’s Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet next week for its first interest rate announcement of 2026, and economists are offering differing views…

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Joburg Mayor Cracks Down on By-Law Violations in Citywide Enforcement Drive

City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero warns businesses and residents to comply with municipal laws or face closure. Picture Credit: Business Day By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – The City of Johannesburg has launched an intensified enforcement operation targeting businesses and individuals that fail to comply with municipal by-laws, Mayor Dada Morero said on Monday as…

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Rising Threat: WhatsApp Scams Become More Sophisticated, Users Urged to Stay Vigilant

South Africans are urged to be cautious as scams on WhatsApp become increasingly sophisticated and convincing. Picture Credit: Avast By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans are being urged to exercise caution as WhatsApp scams continue to grow in sophistication, targeting both personal and financial information. Cybersecurity experts warn that these scams exploit unsuspecting…

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