By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Black Friday is once again stress-testing South Africa's digital payments backbone. Last year alone, surged by 37%, placing intense pressure on the country's payment infrastructure. Fintech provider, Ozow, says this rapid growth highlights the need for stronger cyber-security and smarter consumer behaviour. Shaylen Padayachee, Head of Marketing at Ozow, says empowering consumers is critical in tackling the pending threats of cyber-crime and phishing scams...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Black Friday is once again stress-testing South Africa's digital payments backbone. Last year alone, surged by 37%, placing intense pressure on the country's payment infrastructure. Fintech provider, Ozow, says this rapid growth highlights the need for stronger cyber-security and smarter consumer behaviour. Shaylen Padayachee, Head of Marketing at Ozow, says empowering consumers is critical in tackling the pending threats of cyber-crime and phishing scams...</p>

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