Huge win for Capitec customers in South Africa

South Africa's largest bank by customers, Capitec, has added 20 more branches equipped with its self-service Smart ID facilities, almost tripling the number of places customers can get one. View online TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 TODAY'S TOP STORIES 1 Huge win for Capitec customers in South Africa South Africa's largest bank by customers, Capitec, has added 20 more branches equipped with its self-service Smart ID facilities, almost tripling the number of places customers can get one. 2 South African billionaire born and raised in Potchefstroom sells his business for R500 billion Natie Kirsh, who was born and raised in Potchefstroom, is selling his business that began with a single warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. 3 Government has officially blacklisted 52 South African companies The government has officially blacklisted over 50 companies from doing business with the state. 4 Tesla wanted to launch in South Africa in 2026 South Africa was at the top of the list of new markets where Tesla planned to launch its cars in 2026, a source close to the carmaker's plans has told MyBroadband. 5 Makro store's power cut off over R1.8-million electricity bill Massmart says it is investigating why the City of Tshwane cut off power at its Wonderboom store on Monday due to an alleged outstanding bill of R1.8 million. 6 Over 140 petrol stations run dry 24 hours before record price hikes in South Africa Well over 100 petrol stations are temporarily dry, putting major strain on the country's fuel delivery system as motorists rush to fill up before record-high prices kick in. 7 South Africa must stop expropriation without compensation and BEE Analysts say that uncertainty regarding private property rights and burdensome BEE regulations are discouraging investors from turning large investment pledges into real economic activity. 8 The R650,000 investment that became R300 million Curro founder Chris van der Merwe said he bought back 1% of his company from Naspers for R650,000, which later grew to R300 million. 9 R300-million upgrade for international airport in South Africa The Bram Fischer International Airport is getting much-needed upgrades. 10 South African who sold two companies to Vumatel now building a fibre company in the United States When it comes to fibre networks, South Africa is more advanced than the United States in many respects. Now we are exporting our expertise to help save the country from its entrenched copper networks. This email was sent to mufhandu.o.veesqed@blogger.com by News of the Day. Unsubscribe from this email.