By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Home Affairs is urging citizens to apply for their SMART ID cards before the green ID book is phased out. The department says the phasing out period has been extended due to insufficient office space to process applications. The cut-off date will be announced by the Minister later this year. Deputy Director General for Operations at the Department of Home Affairs, Thulani Mavuso explains....

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Home Affairs is urging citizens to apply for their SMART ID cards before the green ID book is phased out. The department says the phasing out period has been extended due to insufficient office space to process applications. The cut-off date will be announced by the Minister later this year. Deputy Director General for Operations at the Department of Home Affairs, Thulani Mavuso explains....

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#PODCAST Home Affairs urge citizens to secure Smart IDs - before the old green ID books are phased out #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Community members in North Beach say they are outraged after thousands of Malawian nationals were relocated to the old drive-in site. Residents have raised concerns about the move, questioning the consultation process and the impact on the surrounding community. Local leaders are now calling for clarity from authorities on the decision. The matter has sparked heated debate among residents and officials who say that tourism will be severely impacted as the school holidays approach. North beach PR Councilor, Sharmaine Sewshanker explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Community members in North Beach say they are outraged after thousands of Malawian nationals were relocated to the old drive-in site. Residents have raised concerns about the move, questioning the consultation process and the impact on the surrounding community. Local leaders are now calling for clarity from authorities on the decision. The matter has sparked heated debate among residents and officials who say that tourism will be severely impacted as the school holidays approach. North beach PR Councilor, Sharmaine Sewshanker explains...

#PODCAST Outrage in North Beach, as thousands of Malawi nationals are relocated to the old Durban drive-in site #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As corporate computer systems become harder for scammers to break into, cyber criminals are shifting their focus toward tricking everyday employees through clever AI assisted "traps". Cyber security experts warn that fraudsters are now using highly realistic, computer-generated deepfakes (these are images, videos, or audio that have been edited or generated using AI) to mimic trusted bosses and are even stealing digital logins to bypass security walls. In response, tech firm Cyberlogic is urging businesses to regularly train their staff to spot these tricks, reminding that protection now depends not on tech but human alertness as well. Principal Cyber Security Specialist Rowan Swanepoel explains...  

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As corporate computer systems become harder for scammers to break into, cyber criminals are shifting their focus toward tricking everyday employees through clever AI assisted "traps". Cyber security experts warn that fraudsters are now using highly realistic, computer-generated deepfakes (these are images, videos, or audio that have been edited or generated using AI) to mimic trusted bosses and are even stealing digital logins to bypass security walls. In response, tech firm Cyberlogic is urging businesses to regularly train their staff to spot these tricks, reminding that protection now depends not on tech but human alertness as well. Principal Cyber Security Specialist Rowan Swanepoel explains... &nbsp;

#PODCAST Cyber criminals turn to using realistic AI to trick corporate employees and bypass security systems #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Motorists could be in line for substantial relief at the pumps next month as fuel price projections improve further ahead of July's adjustment. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows fuel recoveries have strengthened, pointing to deeper price cuts for both petrol and diesel. Analysts say easing tensions in the Middle East have helped push global oil prices lower in recent weeks. Petrol is currently showing an over-recovery of more than R2.80 a litre, while diesel could see reductions of up to R4.92 a litre. The anticipated cuts come as households and businesses continue to grapple with high living and transport costs. The final fuel price adjustments will be confirmed by government at the end of the month. Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt has the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Motorists could be in line for substantial relief at the pumps next month as fuel price projections improve further ahead of July's adjustment. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows fuel recoveries have strengthened, pointing to deeper price cuts for both petrol and diesel. Analysts say easing tensions in the Middle East have helped push global oil prices lower in recent weeks. Petrol is currently showing an over-recovery of more than R2.80 a litre, while diesel could see reductions of up to R4.92 a litre. The anticipated cuts come as households and businesses continue to grapple with high living and transport costs. The final fuel price adjustments will be confirmed by government at the end of the month. Chief Economist at the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt has the latest...

#PODCAST Home Affairs urge citizens to secure Smart IDs - before the old green ID books are phased out #sabcnews

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