2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (846+ words) Experts urge the South African government to prioritise the enforcement of SIM card registration laws as a critical step in combating rising cyber crime, following a renewed commitment to address systemic flaws and enhance national security. Image: IOL / RON AI…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (15+ words) Cape Town's FYN wins Restaurant of the Year again as global acclaim keeps growing'IOL...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (855+ words) In a country where data breaches now strike every three hours, the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been clearer. With 90% of these breaches classified as preventable, the time for organisations to act is now. Discover how South…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (747+ words) A legal expert explains that using false pay slips and fake bank statements in a bid to qualify for a home loan, can have dire consequences. Submitting fake bank statements and pay slips to qualify for a home loan can…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (879+ words) FOR years, passwords stood as the first " and often only " line of defence between users and cybercriminals. Yet as attacks became more sophisticated, this once-reliable shield turned into a vulnerability. The surge in credential theft, phishing, and social engineering has…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (594+ words) The Information Regulator says the court was wrong in its interpretation of POPIA concerning the publication of matric results. The Information Regulator (IR) is set to appear in the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on Thursday to apply for leave to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (348+ words) Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa was hit by a ransomware attack earlier this year. The attack occurred on January 12. The Minister revealed this in a parliamentary reply to uMkhonto…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1365+ words) The IEC has urged South Africans to use the online self-registration platform, RegisterToVote.org.za. The national voting weekend is June 21-22, 2026. With a R2.6 billion budget, a transparent voter management system, and a senior, professionalised management at voting stations, the Electoral…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (700+ words) Professor Crisp outlined the challenges and advancements in the NHI system during a recent webinar. Image: IOL/ RON AI Professor Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director-General for National Health Insurance (NHI)," said that considerable advancements had been made, including the registration of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (532+ words) Community WhatsApp groups intended to improve neighbourhood safety are increasingly fuelling misinformation and fear, a private security firm has warned. The warning follows growing research indicating that informal community crime groups often blur the line between verified threats and assumptions,…...