R2.4 billion stolen from South Africans – over R21,800 per person
New data from SABRIC serves as a warning over the rampant surge in digital banking fraud, which has cost South Africans R2.4 billion.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) | Crime | fraud | Nigeria | Occupational Fraud | Security
South Africa has a bigger insider fraud problem than Nigeria — Report
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has released a report showing the extent of occupational fraud in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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South African Toyota customers’ personal info possibly leaked after SMS provider breach
The company first started notifying customers about the incident via SMS and a notice on its website in late July 2026.
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ANC | Digital fraud | Firoz Cachalia | fraud | Fraud syndicates | Security
The province with the most digital fraud in South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as the province in South Africa with the most digital fraud, with high profile cases and some syndicates emerging and migrating into neighbouring provinces.
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All 259 bank branches where you can get a smart ID in South Africa
South Africans can apply for smart ID cards at 259 bank branches in July 2026, as the Department of Home Affairs’ partnership with banks continues to expand.
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BCX | City of Ekurhuleni | cybersecurity | fraud | Mpho Mafole | Security
Full extent of R2-billion City of Ekurhuleni hack revealed
A new report revealed the full extent of the attack on the City of Ekurhuleni where spyware and insiders aided in the theft of over R2 billion.
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Banking | Discovery Bank | fraud | Security
Major security upgrades for Discovery Bank customers
Discovery Bank recently rolled out a raft of new security features to better protect customers from fraudsters.
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New warning to South Africans using banking apps on their phones
South Africans are being warned about a fast-growing and highly dangerous form of digital fraud that is increasingly targeting people through their smartphones.
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2025 | Banxso | fraud | Heath | KleuterZone | South Africa
The stories that interested our readers in 2025
Health, retirement, crooks and tax issues topped the list.
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Andrew Senior | crimes | cybercrime | Endemik | fraud | Security
One mistake to avoid if your phone gets stolen in South Africa
Many people converge in popular holiday spots during December and January, making them prime targets for phone snatchers. The initial crime may not be the biggest danger, however.