THE GREAT SIMPLIFICATION: WHY COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY’S NEXT PHASE IS REINTEGRATION

James Saunders Tool sprawl has become a major challenge for financial services institutions (FIs) after years of buying disparate, single-function Regulatory Technology (RegTech) solutions. Today, many compliance teams are struggling with siloed data and inefficient workflows because of the lack of integration across tech stacks that have become unwieldy and difficult to manage. But we…

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KOEBERG NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNITS OPERATED AT REDUCED POWER DUE TO A LINE FAULT FROM THE PINOTAGE TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION

ESKOM ASSURES SAFE AND NORMAL OPERATION OF KOEBERG POWER STATION WITH NO IMPACT TO GRID STABILITY  Eskom reports that at 16:53 today, both units at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station were safely reduced from full power to 100MW each following a fault on the 132kV transmission lines supplied from the Pinotage transmission substation near Stellenbosch….

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RESPONSIBLE BORROWING: DON’T LET JANUARY PERTURBATION LEAD YOU INTO BAD DEBT IN 2026

Here’s what to do before you take on a loan this year   For many South Africans, borrowing remains an essential part of daily life. But January often brings added pressure. Back-to-school costs, festive season debt, and the familiar ‘Januworry’can stretch household budgets to the limit. As this pressure marks the start of 2026, taking on…

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SDF 2040 UNLOCKS SOWETO AS A CITY DISTRICT, LED BY BOLANI ROAD

The City of Johannesburg’s Spatial Development Framework (SDF) 2040 is translating long-term spatial policy into tangible action, with Soweto emerging as a clear example of this vision in practice. A key priority of the SDF 2040 is unlocking Soweto as a fully integrated and economically active city district. This strategic objective seeks to transform Soweto through…

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MATTEL BRICK SHOP ™ AND HOT WHEELS® EXPAND LINE AND INTRODUCE COLLECTOR BUILDS OF TWO ICONIC HONDA MODELS

Mattel, Inc., a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today the launch of two new Mattel Brick Shop™ Hot Wheels® building sets in collaboration with Honda. The new releases expand the Mattel Brick Shop Speed Series™ with two Japanese performance…

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AVIS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP AS OFFICIAL MOBILITY PARTNER OF THE ABSA RUN YOUR CITY SERIES

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series and AVIS are proud to announce the extension of their partnership, building on two exciting and action-packed years with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of one of South Africa’s premier mass participation road running events. “Partnering with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024 and 2025…

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ESKOM’S POWER SYSTEM REMAINS STABLE AND SUPPORTING THE RETURN TO WORK, STRENGTHENED BY INCREASING PLANT AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINED REDUCTION IN UNPLANNED OUTAGES

Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break, to a structurally stronger system entering 2026, than five years ago, with an additional 4 400MW of capacity available compared to this time last year. The resilience of the power system reflects the…

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SURVEY REVEALS THAT 95% OF PARENTS FACE FINANCIAL STRAIN DURING THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON

 As families prepare for the 2026 academic year, 1Life Insurance’s annual Back-to-School Survey reveals that stress and financial pressures remain a major concern for parents, despite encouraging signs of progress in budgeting. An overwhelming 95% of respondents admitted that back-to-school preparations were stressful, highlighting the emotional toll this period continues to take on households. The…

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