RC 260814Cape TalkStephen Grootes
Friday, 14 August 2026
SAA’s leadership upheaval and accountability in financial technology dominated a packed show, with sharp debates on AI, fine water, and insurance fraud also featuring.
- 19:00
SAA placed acting group CEO Majella Sashiba on special leave with immediate effect, with chief legal officer Kokimbeiki stepping in while an internal process runs.
- 18:18
FSCA chair Unati Kamlana said human beings must remain responsible for AI in financial services: institutions and their directors cannot blame the machine when things go wrong.
- 18:51
Water sommelier Nico Peters argued bottled water can differ vastly by mineral content, natural carbonation and source, with one tasting-room bottle carrying 4,700 milligrams of electrolytes.
- 19:48
The Insurance Crime Bureau said vehicle crime, staged hijackings and life-insurance killings are major fraud risks, and cyber scams like sextortion and romance fraud are rising fast.
- 19:05
The show also tracked mining: Stats SA’s latest data showed mineral sales jumped to R86.1 billion in June, driven mainly by gold and stronger commodity prices.