MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / Huge problem for South Africans with green ID books, and plans to stop fake news | SA News

Huge problem for South Africans with green ID books, and plans to stop fake news | SA News

Luke Fraser
 ·23 May 2026

Add Google Preferred Source

Follow on Google News

The rand held largely steady in muted early trade on Friday, as investors held off on large bets ahead of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) interest rate decision next week.

The rand traded at 16.47 against the dollar, a whisker away from its previous close.

Market focus is ​firmly on the SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled ​for Thursday. Most economists expect a 25-basis-point rate hike, ⁠likely with a split vote.

“The SARB may hike interest rates ​at…

Historical Roots: The history of print media in South Africa dates back to the
1800s, with the first newspaper, the Cape Town Gazette, established in 1800.

Read More at the Source

Category: Tag: , ,

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Thoughts on Lotto Winner News

    Dear Editor This is fantastic news for the community of Gqeberha. It is always heartwarming to hear about such life-changing positive outcomes for everyday people. Congratulations to the lucky winner! Regards Buhle Ngcobo In Response to/From: R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha

  • Inquiry Regarding SASSA Card Replacement

    Dear Editor I am a social grant recipient and need guidance on swapping my SASSA Gold Card for the Postbank Black Card. Please assist. Regards Buhle Ngcobo In Response to/From: Minister Tolashe assures smooth transition to Postbank Black Cards for grant beneficiaries Swapping your SASSA Gold Card for the new Postbank Black Card is a…

  • Congratulations to the Lotto Winner

    Dear Editor Dear Editor, I was thrilled to hear about the R8.5 million Lotto win for the community of Gqeberha. Such life-changing news brings hope and excitement to everyone in the area. I congratulate the winner and wish them all the best with their prize. May this bring positive change to their life and the…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. A professor in South Africa is teaching her students how to form Emglish sentences.

    “Attention class I have two words: Cheetah, and dandelion. Can anybody use these together in a sentence?”

    One student raises their hand,

    “The cheetah is faster dandelion.”