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11
Aug
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DEBT, GAMBLING AND EMPLOYEE RISK: WHY LIFESTYLE AUDITS BELONG ON YOUR RISK REGISTER

South Africans are under immense financial pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages and easy access to credit are pushing many people into deeper debt. At the same time, there is a growing appetite for “quick wins” through gambling, online betting and high‑risk investing. Recent reports show more South Africans are turning to betting apps, day‑trading […]
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05
Aug
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WORK PERMIT VERIFICATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: WHY EVERY EMPLOYER MUST VERIFY BEFORE HIRING

  Executive Summary Work permit verification is the process of confirming that a foreign national is legally authorised to work in South Africa. Employers who fail to verify an employee’s legal right to work may expose their organisation to legal, financial and reputational risk. As immigration compliance receives increasing attention, verifying work authorisation before employment […]
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08
Jul
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LAUNCHING THE IFACTS INSIDER V2: REVOLUTIONISING EMPLOYEE SCREENING IN A FAST-PACED WORLD!

At iFacts, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest software platform, iFacts Insider V2. This powerful tool is designed to meet the evolving needs of employee screening in today’s fast-paced global environment. With increasing demand for more effective employee screening, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the need for accuracy, we have upgraded our […]
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01
Jul
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CV REREFERENCE CHECKS ARE STILL WORTH IT DESPITE THE GROWTH OF AI IN THE CREATION OF WORK REFERENCES.

What used to be a straightforward part of hiring, ringing a former manager or checking a referee’s email, is now a complex trust exercise. AI writing tools, spoofed email accounts, professional “reference services,” and constructed online personas make it easier than ever to create convincing but false employment histories. At the same time, intense competition […]
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01
Jul
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HAS YOUR SUITABLE CANDIDATE HAD THEIR QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE WITHHELD DUE TO STUDENT DEBT?

Student debt in South Africa is no longer an abstract policy issue, it is a tangible barrier to employment, mobility and economic participation. With the higher‑education sector’s outstanding debt estimated at around R59 billion and universities withholding well over 165,000 graduation certificates, a generation of graduates is effectively blocked from proving their qualifications to employers. […]
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29
Jun
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WILL CONDUCTING SUPPLIER DUE DILIGENCE PROTECT YOUR ORGANISATION?

Running a business or working with a business in South Africa today means operating within or understanding an unusually challenging backdrop. Regulatory obligations have proliferated, public infrastructure and some government services are unreliable, crime rates remain high, and skills shortages make it difficult to find and retain capable workers. At the same time, compliance complexity […]
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