NPA declines to prosecute in Phala Phala case

Image source: Sergii Gnatiuk – 123RF.com The decision was taken by Limpopo Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga. “This decision follows a comprehensive investigation process that was conducted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation [DPCI] following a complaint laid by Mr Arthur Fraser with the South African Police Service [SAPS]. “The…

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Standard Bank sees tenfold surge in PayShap ID transactions as instant payments gain traction

Source: Pexels Over the past year, the number of Standard Bank clients registering for PayShap grew by 9%, and active use of ShapID for transactions has increased tenfold (817%) year-on-year. “This data clearly shows that consumers are increasingly seeking more convenient payment solutions. They want their transactions to clear instantly,” says Rufaida Hamilton, Standard Bank’s…

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#Loeries: Teaching AI what real beauty looks like

A panel discussion at the Loeries Creative Week in Cape Town unpacked the motivations and effects of Dove’s groundbreaking generative AI tool designed to promote diversity and challenge narrow beauty standards. The initiative, known as Dove’s Real Beauty Generation, aims to redefine beauty standards in digital content creation and inject authenticity into AI-generated images, tackling…

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IAB South Africa collaborates with ARB to launch the first Content Creator Charter

(Image supplied) There is a need for a set of guiding principles that promote ethical and transparent practices in response to the meteoric rise of the South African creator economy. Spearheaded by the organisation’s Influencer Marketing Committee, the Charter aims to establish a strong foundation for mutually beneficial relationships between marketers, content creators and their…

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#Loeries: The joy and anxiety in the age of AI

The Loeries Creative Week photography masterclass From Art to AI, took a deep dive into the opportunities and threats posed by AI in the creative industry. With a panel of accomplished industry professionals, the session explored how AI is simultaneously opening doors and sparking debate about its potential risks.

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Pam Golding Properties launches office in Paris

Source: Supplied. The property group has acquired an existing business, Cassil Immobilier, situated at 78 rue de Sèvres, which under the new ownership is now trading as Pam Golding Properties Paris. The 7th arrondissement is one of Paris’ most affluent and prestigious areas, home to the Eiffel Tower, top gourmet restaurants, luxury fashion boutiques, monuments…

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