# Capitec has announced that Group Executive of the Retail Bank division, Graham Lee, is the new CEO. Lee succeeds Group CEO and founding member Gerrie Fourie who will retire at the annual general meeting in July after 25 years in leadership. Under Fourie’s tenure, Capitec grew to South Africa’s leading digital bank with over 24-million clients. Meanwhile, Lee joined Capitec […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to allow continued use of the SASSA gold card until all cards are replaced. This move follows discussions with Postbank to ensure smooth grant payments. Acting CEO Themba Matlou urges beneficiaries to transition to the Postbank black card without delay […]
# RMB Private Bank has been named South Africa’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards. The bank also secured wins for Ultra High Net Worth services, Alternative Investments, Succession Planning, and Sustainability. CEO Sizwe Nxedlana says the recognition validates RMB’s client-centric approach, emphasising integrated financial solutions beyond wealth management. Head […]
# XA Global Trade Advisors managing director, Donald MacKay, is urging stakeholders in South Africa’s steel sector to respond to the International Trade Administration Commission’s review of the steel tariff structure before the 16 April deadline. Speaking to Engineering News, MacKay says the review covers 609 tariff codes governing 67-billion-rand in annual imports. MacKay emphasised […]
# The Automotive Business Council is evaluating the potential impact of a 25-percent tariff imposed on vehicles and vehicle parts imported into the US. South Africa benefits from duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The council is engaging with stakeholders to assess if these preferences are affected. The US was South Africa’s […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed significant progress in tackling the construction mafia. At a press briefing Macpherson revealed that arrests are rising and construction stoppages are being successfully resolved. The minister confirmed that reforms are accelerating, including blacklisting non-performing contractors since the signing of the Durban Declaration last year. He […]
# A book that was due to be returned on 8 March 2001 found its way back to the Central Library in Cape Town after being overdue for 24 years. The book French Cinema by Roy Armes, was returned during the library’s Fine Free Week. The borrower, who moved internationally, discovered the book while sorting […]
# The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed that a five-year-old girl and a female driver have died in the multi-vehicle accident on N1 North in Makhado, Vhembe District. Two passengers in the heavy motor vehicle were injured. The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred at around 8 this morning. The department’s spokesperson, […]
# The aviation technology leader SITA is urging the airline industry to expand digital ID systems for smoother and more secure travel. Senior vice president Jeremy Springall warns that fragmented deployments limit their full potential. Springall highlights how biometric verification and digital pre-clearance can reduce delays, enhance security, and improve efficiency. SITA research shows 68-percent […]
