Ah, South Africa, the land of vibrant landscapes, diverse wildlife, and… ghost trains? That’s right, folks! In a plot twist straight out of a Scooby-Doo episode, a criminal syndicate has allegedly been running a “ghost train” operation at Transnet, pocketing up to a spooky R50 million (approximately $2.67 million USD) in kickbacks. And who says … Read more
Introduction In the vast digital landscape, hCaptcha.com stands as a self-proclaimed guardian against bots and human abuse, aiming to secure the internet from malicious entities. However, the irony unfolds as this digital knight inadvertently ensnares those it vows to protect, particularly the visually impaired, in a labyrinth of accessibility challenges. This narrative sheds light on … Read more
Hey fam! ???? So, I just did the math (painfully) on my Uber adventures since 2015. Let’s have a laugh, shall we? ???? ???? Rides Taken: 715. Basically, I’ve hailed an Uber every 4.03 days. Like clockwork. ???? ???? Money Spent: A whopping $49,854.05! That’s R952,660.97 with today’s exchange rate. I could’ve bought a … Read more
As a person who is blind, I understand the challenges that come with navigating an often inaccessible world. Unfortunately, this extends to the financial sector, where accessible banking does not seem to feature on the priority list of our major banks in South Africa. Financial independence is an important aspect of our overall wellbeing, and … Read more
What is Bank Zero? In short, Bank Zero is a mutual digital-only bank offering its services via a smartphone app to businesses and individuals in South Africa. Currently, the mutual digital bank is adding potential customers on a staggered basis. New customers interested in joining will be placed in a waiting queue which, according to … Read more