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While Others Pull Back, Capitec and FNB Are Still Opening Bank Branches in South Africa

While others downsize, Capitec and FNB expand their footprint. Pictures Credits: DailyInvestor By Aisha Zardad South Africa – As South Africa’s banking sector continues its steady shift toward digital services, only two major banks are still expanding their physical branch networks: Capitec and First National Bank (FNB). Over the past five years, most of the…

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Tone-Deaf and Unjust”: COSATU Slams Proposed Pay Hikes for Politicians and Judges

COSATU urges government to prioritise frontline workers over political pay rises. Pictures Credits: Seifsa By Aisha Zardad South Africa – The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has strongly rejected a proposed 4.1% salary increase for politicians, judges and senior government officials, describing the move as unfair and disconnected from the realities facing ordinary…

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Arrests Made in DJ Warras Killing as Gauteng Targets Hijacked-Building Syndicates

Justice moves forward as suspects arrested in DJ Warras killing. Pictures Credits: Magic828 By Aisha Zardad Johannesburg – The Gauteng Provincial Government has welcomed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the murder of media personality and security entrepreneur Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, describing the breakthrough as a critical step in confronting organised crime…

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