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TWO JMPD TRAINEE CANDIDATES DIE DURING PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

Two Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) trainee candidates have died during selection programme training exercises on separate occasions. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says 24-year-old Michael Nyambi died on the 29th of August after becoming ill from heat exhaustion while participating in a fitness programme. 26-year-old Zwelethu Tekete died on Monday, 1 September. Fihla explains, “Marvellous…

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STANDARD BANK NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST TRUSTED COMPANIES BY NEWSWEEK

Standard Bank has been recognised, for the 3rd consecutive year, as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2025, an accolade awarded by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. This prestigious global honour places Standard Bank among a select group of companies that have earned the confidence of their stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency, and purpose-driven…

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WHY TECH-READY FINTECHS ARE WINNING BANK DEALS

Bradley Elliott Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent financial institutions (FIs). But now the script has changed, and these startups and innovators are regarded as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or partners for larger banks. Likewise, many new-age players are looking to larger institutions…

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FNB CONNECT’S GLOBAL TRAVEL ESIM LINKS SOUTH AFRICANS TO OVER 240 INTERNATIONSL MOBILE NETWORKS

FNB Connect has launched its new a Global Travel eSIM, allowing customers to stay affordably and effortlessly connected across more than 240 international mobile networks, without the need to swap SIM cards or worry about unexpected roaming fees. “FNB Connect’s focus on innovation is driven by a deep understanding of how our customers live, work, and…

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CITY OF JOBURG BRINGS STABILITY TO 296 RIVERSIDE FAMILIES

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Human Settlements, in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Department, has allocated 296 beneficiaries at Riverside View, part of government’s commitment to provide dignified housing to qualifying citizens. The event was attended by MMC for Human Settlements Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso; Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Tasneem Motara; ward councillors Cllr…

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