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The Scourge of Scammers - Why Do We Keep Getting Duped?

In 2022, investment fraud cost the world over $3 billion, making it the most financially devastating cyber crime. This is just one of many types of scams that thousands of people fall victim to every year. These scams affect people financially, emotionally, and psychologically, yet we still don’t understand why some are more vulnerable to scammers than others.

Festive Fraud: Silly Season Scams That Will Have You Sobbing

ALERT - DON'T GET SCAMMEDBetween now and Christmas, millions of shoppers around the world will spend hours online choosing the perfect gifts for friends and family. But scammers are lurking in the wings, ready to cash in big on all the increased activity online.

Professional Citizenship: Unveiling the Superhero Within

Just like Spider-Man swings from skyscrapers to save the day, we, too, have the power to make a positive impact on our profession and the world at large. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey to understand the essence of professional citizenship, why it’s important, and how it can be a source of personal and professional empowerment.

Why Professional Ethics Makes Smart Business Sense

Never have ethical principles been as under threat as they are today. In a world dominated by appalling headlines of war, human suffering, and general societal decay, you could be forgiven for wondering if a discussion about professional ethics is still relevant.
 

The High Wire Act of Workplace Ethics

In this article, we'll explore the whimsical world of personal integrity and ethics in the workplace, with thought-provoking examples that will make you question whether you're the ethical trapeze artist you thought you were.

Stronger Together - Lessons from Rugby for Leadership, Teamwork and Resilience

In the fiercely competitive world of sports, rugby, and specifically the legendary South African Springbok rugby team, serves as an awe-inspiring testament to the enduring values of teamwork, leadership, and resilience.

Integrity And Hard Work Is The Solution For South Africa - There Is No Plan B

South Africa stands at a crossroads, a nation marked by stark inequalities, historical scars, and a litany of challenges. Yet, there's an undeniable resilience and potential that courses through its veins, one that can rewrite the story of this land.  However, amid the chaos, a glimmer of hope beckons.The heroes are not just in the boardrooms and courtrooms; they're in our workplaces, communities, and everyday lives.

Freedom of the Press vs Freedom to Oppress: Protecting the People’s Right to Know

Africa has a dismal press freedom record.Thankfully, although South Africa can never pretend to be the poster child for democracy, press freedom is one thing we seem to have got right in our post-Apartheid years – it’s even enshrined in our constitution.However, we all know that it’s one thing to set down these ideals on paper, and another thing entirely to ensure they’re upheld in practice.

Youth Dividend or Ticking Time-Bomb

Many wave the entrepreneurship flag as the miracle cure-all for our unemployment crisis, but in South Africa, we have one of the highest start-up failure rates in the world, with 70 – 80% of start-ups failing in the first 5 years.
So, here’s the all-important question:
What do our failing education system, lack of employment opportunities and dismal entrepreneurial record have in common?
They are all symptoms of a serious disease – corruption.

The Many Faces of White-Collar Crime

South Africa’s history abounds with fraudulent and exploitative practices by those in positions of power abound. In the 1870s as diamond mining gained momentum in Kimberley, the so-called ‘diamond fields’ fraud’ saw ‘dodgy’ characters "salting" diamond mines, which involved planting diamonds in low-yield mines to deceive potential investors and buyers. Here are a few familiar faces of white-collar crime in South Africa.