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Johannesburg Insight Jozi News News · Insight · Impact Advertise here Business · Johannesburg It's 2026. Why are South Africans still paying to move their money? PayShap made instant payments possible. Three years later, the price of sending the same rand still depends on the logo on your banking app. By Noko Maleka 22 October 2026 5 min read Business You can send a voice note from Soweto to Musina for nothing. You can watch a goal before the commentator finishes the sentence. You can call a taxi, order pap, or join a family video call without waiting for a branch to open. Then you try to send R200 home, and the app asks for a fee. That is the odd habit South African banking never quite dropped. In March 2023 the industry launched PayShap, a real-time payment rail built to move money between accounts in seconds, at any hour, often to a cellphone number instead of a branch code. The promise was practical. Cash is risky. A normal EFT can sit until t...

INSIGHTJOZINEWS.ORG | POLITICAL OPINION --> INSIGHTJOZINEWS.ORG | POLITICAL OPINION JOHANNESBURG 2026: THE ANC IS DOWN, BUT IS IT OUT? The EFF and MK Party may sense an opportunity, but Johannesburg's political battle is far more complicated than a simple rejection of the ANC. By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org | Opinion | 22 October 2026 Johannesburg is approaching a defining political moment. As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local government elections, the contest for control of the City of Johannesburg has become a battle over service delivery, political credibility, coalition government and the future of the country's economic heartland. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) are among the political forces seeking to challenge the established order. The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA are also competing to shape the city's fut...

INSIGHTJOZINEWS.ORG | INTERNATIONAL NEWS EUROPE ON EDGE: FRANCE, SPAIN AND ITALY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER THOMAS KRALOW'S WARNING By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Published: 19 October 2026 | International Affairs Illustrative image representing demonstr⁷ations, public frustration and political pressures across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Watch Sugar Mamas on Moja Love 157 Your browser does not support embedded video. Watch Sugar Mamas on Moja Love 157. Visit Moja Love on X A social media post describing France, Spain and Italy as being “on fire” has drawn attention to questions about unrest, public frustration and political pressures across Europe. But what does the claim mean, and what can be independently established? JOHANNESBURG — Europe is once aga...

  INSIGHTJOZINEWS.ORG | INTERNATIONAL NEWS EUROPE ON EDGE: FRANCE, SPAIN AND ITALY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER THOMAS KRALOW'S WARNING By Noko Maleka | 19 October 2026 A dramatic warning shared on X by Thomas Kralow has drawn attention to France, Spain and Italy, describing the countries as being “on fire”. What lies behind the statement, and what can be independently verified? JOHANNESBURG — France, Spain and Italy are in the spotlight following a social media post by Thomas Kralow that uses striking language to describe the situation in Europe. The phrase “on fire” conveys a sense of urgency, but it should not be interpreted as proof that entire countries are experiencing widespread violence. Each country has its own political, economic and social circumstances, which must be examined separately. FRANCE: PUBLIC ANGER UNDER SCRUTINY France has experienced major demonstrations over labour conditions, pension reforms, living costs and government policy. These iss...

INSIGHTJOZINEWS.ORG | INTERNATIONAL NEWS EUROPE ON EDGE: FRANCE, SPAIN AND ITALY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER THOMAS KRALOW'S WARNING By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Published: 19 October 2026 |  A social media post describing France, Spain and Italy as being “on fire” has drawn attention to questions about unrest, public frustration and political pressures across Europe. But what does the claim mean, and what can be independently established? JOHANNESBURG — Europe is once again under scrutiny as debate intensifies over the economic and social pressures confronting governments and ordinary citizens. A post by commentator and entrepreneur Thomas Kralow on X has brought France, Spain and Italy into focus, using striking language to describe the situation. The expression “on fire” is powerful, but it should not automatically be interpreted as meaning that entire countries are engulfed ...

R3.96 Trillion Global Investment Giant Could Help Turn Johannesburg Around By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News | 18 October 2026 Johannesburg’s infrastructure crisis JOHANNESBURG — Johannesburg’s infrastructure crisis has renewed questions about whether private-sector investment can help restore the city’s essential services and economic confidence. According to reporting by Bloomberg, published by BusinessTech on 16 October 2026, Ninety One chief executive Hendrik du Toit says his company is exploring ways to support efforts to turn Johannesburg around. Private investment could offer new opportunities Ninety One is an international asset-management company with South African roots. Du Toit’s remarks have brought fresh attention to the potential role of private capital in supporting infrastructure projects. The approach described in the reporting involves mobilising domestic investment first and attracting international capital once measurable progress has been demonstrated. Water inte...