Morning everyone, made it to Friday at last.
Friday, 05 June 2026
Pick n Pay hits pause on retrenchments affecting 22,000 workers
Big sigh of relief for a lot of households this morning. Pick n Pay has halted the retrenchment process that was hanging over 22,000 workers, after sitting down with government and union officials. It’s not a guarantee that everyone keeps their job, but pressing pause is a lot better than the alternative, and it shows that when government and unions actually push, the big retailers will come to the table. Let’s hope this turns into something permanent and not just a stay of execution.
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R2 billion stolen through banking fraud, that’s over R11,000 a person
New numbers from TransUnion show digital banking fraud has cost us a staggering R2 billion, working out to more than R11,000 per affected person. That’s not small change, that’s a car repair or a few months of school fees gone in a flash. The scammers are getting cleverer and the banks aren’t always quick to refund, so please, double check those SMS links and never share an OTP. If a deal or a message feels off, it almost always is.
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An extra public holiday is coming in 2026
Bit of good news to end the week on. We’re getting an extra public holiday next year when the country heads to the polls. Voting day always becomes a national holiday, so along with doing our democratic duty we get a day off work too. I’ll take any excuse for a long weekend, though I’d still rather we focus on actually choosing well than just enjoying the lie-in.
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SADAG fielding up to 3,000 suicide calls a day
This one stopped me in my tracks. SADAG is getting up to 3,000 calls daily, while 23 South Africans die by suicide and 400 attempt it every single day. Those are not just statistics, they’re our neighbours, colleagues and family. Places like Lifeline Benoni are rebuilding on the smell of an oil rag with zero mental health funding, and that tells you how stretched the support is. If you’re struggling, please reach out, and if someone you know goes quiet, check on them.
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So over to you, with the fraud numbers climbing, have any of you been targeted by a banking scam recently, and how did you spot it? Drop your story below so the rest of us can stay sharp.
Have a good one and enjoy the weekend.
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