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The CitizenThe CitizenBinance Pay brings crypto payments to 650 000 SA merchants
Binance Pay is expanding crypto payments across South Africa!
The CitizenRAF counter application over ‘blank cheque’ claims dismissed
Judge says the inference of mala fides by the fund and former CEO Collins Letsoalo in bringing the counter application is ‘inescapable’.
The CitizenRand strengthens below R16/$ for the first time in 4 years
The support of domestic sentiment, lower inflation, getting off the greylist and a record gold price pushed the rand over the psychological R16/$ barrier.
The CitizenBitget opens TradFi trading to all users after record-breaking beta demand
After opening beta access in December, more than 80 000 users joined the waitlist to explore trading beyond crypto, validating strong demand for a single platform that connects digital assets with traditional markets.
The CitizenMandatory mediation of RAF cases ‘a failure’
The Road Accident Fund is the largest defendant in the country and a ‘notoriously recalcitrant litigator’ – and all that the practice directive manages to achieve ‘is to support its adopted litigation strategy’.
The CitizenTop stock of 2025 plunges 47% in one day
Volume traded was nearly 10 times the daily average over the past year.
The CitizenWhy is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?
The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever.
The CitizenUS strike against Venezuela had little effect on markets and none on SA
Amid all the geopolitical uncertainty in the world, mainly caused by the unpredictable US administration, the markets should have been jittery after the Venezuela strike
The CitizenIs volatile geopolitics good for the gold price, rand and JSE?
Imagine where the gold price and the rand could be a year from now if global headwinds continue to support both.
The CitizenAnd the best share in 2025 was …
A small retail chain beat the big precious metals players to record the steepest price increase, while a look at the Top 20 and Bottom 20 shows enormous contrasts.
The CitizenCurro-Mouton deal becomes unconditional ahead of JSE delisting
The termination of the listing is anticipated to take effect on or about 13 January, 2026.
The CitizenStronger rand expected in December, but did we expect R16.72/$?
There were no fireworks around the rand this year until the day after the mini-budget and now the currency looks even better.
The CitizenSCA dismisses bid by Bloemfontein judge to halt RAF-related prosecution
High court judge allegedly misappropriated R1.32m prior to becoming a judge and has twice failed to obtain a permanent stay of criminal prosecution related to funds received from the RAF.
The CitizenTime to draw up your end-of-year financial to-do list
It might be the last thing you want to think of at the end of a year full of financial stress, but your financial to-do list can make 2026 much better.
The CitizenWatch out! No more dodging the taxman with crypto
If you are making a profit from crypto, you must pay tax on any income you derive from it. Beware, because the taxman is watching.
The CitizenMost state companies report a profit
But no improvement at SAA, PetroSA or Denel – and questions around Prasa.
The CitizenDiscovery Bank unveils industry-first innovations: crypto trading, AI security, and expanded rewards
These enhancements reflect Discovery Bank’s commitment to delivering a personalised, intelligent banking experience that goes beyond traditional financial services.
The CitizenR2.7 billion raised: Here’s what the future holds for the new Cell C
Cell C Holdings was valued around R9 billion as of Thursday.
The CitizenMTI crypto ‘expert’ is earning 5% of all bitcoin recoveries, US court told
MTI investors want testimony by Craig Pedersen excluded after it was discovered he was retained by MTI liquidators on an ‘unethical contingency fee’ basis.
The CitizenScopa starts process to criminally charge former RAF CEO
Speaker of Parliament expected to decide on the next steps.
The CitizenScania Southern Africa launches results-driven campaign to reaffirm market leadership and show impact of choosing price over performance
Focus on fuel efficiency is not simply a technical consideration, it is a core business advantage.
The CitizenBlack Friday: the 4 shopper types and the habits that can help them get ahead
If someone says that you get the best bargain by staying home and not buying anything on Black Friday, chances are that person is an investor and not a spender.
The CitizenAfrican Bank CEO gets R23 million pay increase despite profit drop
Despite not being as prominent as some of its competitors, the bank still pays CEO Kennedy Bungane handsomely.
The CitizenScopa showdown with former RAF CEO scheduled for Tuesday
But will Letsoalo pitch up?
The CitizenScopa summons former RAF CEO via social media
Letsoalo could not be found at any of the provided addresses.
The CitizenAckerman family to sell shares worth R1.7 billion
After disposing of the shares, the family will continue to hold 135 354 720 ordinary shares in Pick n Pay.
The CitizenBitget’s stock futures volume exceeds $1 billion
The milestone points to fast adoption of stock-style exposure inside a crypto app by users who already fund accounts in USDT and switch between crypto and stock-linked markets on mobile.
The CitizenMTBPS: rand strengthened to below R17/$ for first time in almost 3 years
The MTBPS was good news for the rand that was just hanging in there since the start of the year and even breached R18/$ due to the US tariffs.
The CitizenAbout 50 000 valid RAF claims are in danger of prescribing
Road accident victims association warns that not even the Constitutional Court can do anything once the period allowed for these claims has lapsed.