Event Brief
South Africa fraud and scams rise despite safer stats
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis reports that commercial fraud and scams in South Africa have doubled over the past decade.
WHO: Rebecca Davis
WHAT: Reporting on rising commercial crime including fraud, scams, and financial exploitation
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The article says the surge has escaped national attention.
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