181 E-filing profile hijacking occurs when criminals impersonate taxpayers, take control of their online accounts, file fraudulent tax returns and pocket the refunds. The Office of the Tax Ombud will release a…
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Sars pushes back on eFiling profile hijackings report
219 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) have dismissed a report that as many as 16 000 eFiling profiles have been hijacked, with taxpayers losing…
The double-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity
258 Artificial intelligence has long lurked in the shadows of cybersecurity. It has filtered abnormal logons, flagged odd traffic and traced malware signatures. Recently though, with OpenAI, Google and others pushing out…
Pay your debt as soon as possible, says Sars
171 With September marking the halfway point of the financial year, Sars thanked those who have already met their tax obligations. The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has urged taxpayers to settle…
How GIS-enabled asset management could transform municipal service delivery in South Africa
187 President Cyril Ramaphosa recently made a striking acknowledgment at the ANC’s councillor roll call in Soweto, noting that DA-led municipalities often outperform those run by the ANC. “We cannot forever stay…
Nersa to study impact of changes in electricity tariffs
164Regulator to launch market inquiry into Eskom and municipal charges. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced that it will embark on a market inquiry into the impact of…
Why 2026 is shaping up to be a big year in smartphones
241 Smartphone buyers eyeing this year’s upgrades may want to pause. A quiet but profound shift is looming in chip manufacturing: the move to 2-nanometre process technology. And next year’s flagship devices…
Five reasons not to give up your medical aid
197 It is very tempting to give up your medical aid and use the money to stretch your budget. But what if you get sick or hurt and cannot work? Everything is…
Denied credit although you qualify? Blame non-compliant credit and data providers
150 You made sure you jumped through all the hoops to get credit. But the answer is still no, although all your debts are cleared. Why? Consumers can blame non-compliant credit and…
Can Walmart win where Game failed?
241 Makro’s current fresh offering is underwhelming, and a plan launched a decade ago to aggressively enter the fresh food space with Game ended up failing. The announcement this week by Walmart’s…