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The CitizenThe CitizenThird-party cyber risks emerge as weak link for banks after data breach concerns
This follows a recent cyber incident at Standard Bank
The CitizenWhat you see is what you get – Huawei Mate 80 Pro uses AI to change smartphone photography
See it true: the AI-powered Huawei Mate 80 Pro brings real-time photography to life
The CitizenDon’t risk it, fix it: Why Toyota is urging SA drivers to act now on airbag safety
Do you drive a Toyota, Lexus or Hino? This is an important safety message for you.
The CitizenTCL unveils 2026 product line-up for South Africa
Bringing revolutionary SQD-Mini LED TV technology to local consumers for the first time.
The CitizenHuawei Mate 80 Pro with AI Composition puts a pro photographer in your hand
Designed to Be Seen. Built to Be Yours. Meet the Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The CitizenAre subscription paywalls financial traps? Here’s what you should know
The rise of paywalls means you now have to decide whether it's worth paying a premium for access to information or media.
The CitizenStandard Bank says data breach did not impact banking systems … just your personal information
'There is a risk that someone could use it to try to impersonate you or contact you fraudulently.'
The CitizenSmarter everyday living: Three TECNO devices designed with practical innovations
TECNO's devices - including SPARK 40, SPARK 40C, and SPARK Go 2 - highlight practical, feature-driven smartphone innovation designed to deliver reliable performance, strong battery life, and accessible everyday usability.
The CitizenCanal+ calls out absurd complexity of DStv’s packages, pricing
The 17 different packages and 'complex' add-ons in SA are not 'what consumers want'
The CitizenThe new Huawei Mate 80 Pro is now available in South Africa
Capture Nature's Canvas in True Colour with the Huawei Mate 80 Pro More Power. More Value. Meet the Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The CitizenHousehold food basket cheaper in March, but low-income families still can’t afford it
Those who earn minimum wage usually have a little more than R2 000 left after paying for transport and electricity.
The CitizenState spends billions but IT systems still failing
Auditor-General flags deep flaws in South Africa's digital infrastructure
The CitizenThis is the last day you can watch your favourite shows on Showmax
Showmax originals will be moved to DStv Stream.
The CitizenTrouble brewing? African Bank says it’s business as usual after reports of governance concerns
African Bank ran into trouble in 2014 after accumulating too many bad loans and suffering heavy losses.
The CitizenFraud complaints at the banking ombud nearly double in a year as digital scams surge
Notes the increase has been observed across the banking industry as a whole and not in relation to any single institution.
The CitizenAI is dumping 150-page complaints on finance ombud’s desk
What used to take a paragraph or two now comes in book-sized tomes, often with fake legal cases as references.
The CitizenSasol has nearly doubled in 12 months, but is it still cheap?
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil to prices last seen in 2022.
The CitizenMultiChoice expects to lose at least R2.9 billion in 2026 – here’s the plan to save it
Looking ahead, Canal+ said it expects MultiChoice to save money faster after offloading Showmax.
The CitizenHere’s how much it will cost you to apply for Smart ID at these bank branches
The Smart ID services at Capitec are available across five provinces, with the sixth one to be added by Friday
The CitizenVetting list? Letter to CEO? Here’s what it takes to buy brand new Rolex and Patek Philippe watches
An ordinary Rolex or Patek Philippe watch can cost you over R100k.
The CitizenSuperSport’s (and DStv’s) monopoly will crumble slowly at first …
How many DStv subscribers will want to renew their contracts if they can't watch a few major global sporting events?
The CitizenHuawei Watch GT Runner 2 professional running watch takes centre stage at Madrid launch event
Huawei returns to elite running with Watch GT Runner 2 at Madrid global launch.
The CitizenSamsung unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The most intuitive Galaxy AI phone yet
With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster
The CitizenWoolworths promises no jobs are at risk as it tests self-service till
Woolworths said employees will be redeployed to other roles
The CitizenWill DStv subscribers face reduced live sport coverage as Canal+ cuts costs?
SuperSport may not renew its broadcast deal for the Super Rugby competition.
The CitizenInside Canal+’s plan to cut billions in costs at MultiChoice
The absence of Winter Olympics coverage is just the start …
The CitizenHow AI decimated this Prosus company
Group has written off 68% of the purchase price it paid before LLMs ‘killed’ Stack Overflow
The CitizenSouth Africa secures $8 billion from Afreximbank – here’s what it will be used for
South Africa has formally joined Afreximbank as a Class A shareholder.
The CitizenUS Senate passes Agoa, sends it to president for signature
Although Agoa passed another hurdle on its path to becoming law, not everybody believes that South Africa’s name will appear in the final version.