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13
Oct
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MATRIC 2026: THE EXAMINATION ENDS, BUT THE TEST OF INTEGRITY NEVER DOES

As South Africa’s Class of 2026 begins its final matric examinations, attention turns not only to academic achievement but also to examination integrity, fraudulent certificates and the responsibility of employers to verify qualifications. For young people, matric represents years of education and the beginning of new opportunities. Most candidates earn their results honestly. Nevertheless, past […]
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06
Oct
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT VETTING SERVICES FOR YOUR COMPANY

Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions a company can make. Employees represent your organisation, interact with customers, handle confidential information and may have access to finances, equipment or sensitive systems. For this reason, choosing the right vetting services is essential to responsible recruitment and risk management in South Africa. A well-structured vetting […]
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02
Oct
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HR AND IT TOGETHER: TURNING HUMAN WEAKNESS INTO YOUR STRONGEST CYBERSECURITY DEFENCE

October is Cybersecurity Month, a timely reminder that the weakest link in many security chains is not a missing patch or a misconfigured firewall but the human element. Employees, intentionally or not, cause most cyber incidents through lost devices, weak passwords, falling for phishing, misuse of privileged access, or unsafe use of cloud services. If […]
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30
Sep
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CREDIT CHECKS IN EMPLOYEE SCREENING: WHY THEY’RE USED SELECTIVELY AND HOW TO READ THE REPORT

Employers do not run credit checks on every applicant or staff member because a credit report is a powerful piece of personal information, and it must be used only where it is genuinely relevant to the role. Credit checks are usually reserved for positions that carry financial responsibility, access to customer funds, procurement authority, or […]
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30
Sep
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DEBARRED! DOES IT CLOSE THE DOOR ON A CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES?

Being debarred by a regulator or removed from a professional register is one of the most serious career setbacks anyone in the financial services sector can face. In South Africa, a debarment can result from regulatory findings under the FAIS regime, disciplinary decisions, or criminal convictions that make a person unfit to hold a regulated position. The practical […]
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