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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec branches processing 2,000 smart ID applications per day

    Capitec branches processing 2,000 smart ID applications per day Capitec Head of Card, Eugéne Vivier, has revealed that the bank is processing 2,000 smart ID applications per day through its new self-service terminals (SSTs). Capitec was one of the first banks to join the Department of Home...
  3. oros

    Anyone noticed this from cell C and Capitec connect?

    I've noticed that when you're on cell C prepaid or Capitec that especially when you're out of data, it won't say log in to cell c or Capitec, but to log in to fnb connect ! It's weird, used to be the other way around, just wondering what changed.... Even in the settings same thing.... Anyone saw...
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  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    303 bank branches where you can get a smart ID instead of standing in a Home Affairs queue

    303 bank branches where you can get a smart ID instead of standing in a Home Affairs queue The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has revealed that its new digital partnership model with banks has increased the number of bank branches offering smart ID services to around 300. Home Affairs...
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  5. Luis

    Capitec adds 49 new smart ID bank branches, bringing total to 127

    Capitec adds 49 new smart ID bank branches, bringing total to 127 Capitec has added 49 new bank branches that offer smart ID applications since 18 June 2026, as the Department of Home Affairs recently welcomed over 200 bank branches nationwide. There are now 127 Capitec branches across the...
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  6. Luis

    Capitec growth is outpacing its biggest rivals — David Shapiro

    Capitec growth is outpacing its biggest rivals — David Shapiro Legendary South African stockbroker and chief global equity strategist at Otto1890, David Shapiro, has said that Capitec is growing significantly faster than its legacy bank rivals. Speaking to BusinessDay TV, Shapiro selected...
  7. Luis

    New iPhone deals for Capitec customers

    New iPhone deals for Capitec customers Capitec Connect's new device sales division has recently cut the price of its Apple iPhone 16e from R11,999 to R9,499. The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has seen substantial growth since launching in 2022, surpassing much older MVNOs in customer...
  8. Luis

    Capitec working on further reducing prices for clients

    Capitec working on further reducing prices for clients Capitec CEO Graham Lee said the bank is working to further reduce fees, improve quality of service, and provide customers with more products that meet their needs. Speaking to EasyEquities chief enablement officer Carel Nolte during a...
  9. Luis

    Here are all the Capitec Smart ID service branches currently open

    Here are all the Capitec Smart ID service branches currently open Capitec’s in-branch Smart ID service, in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, is now available at many bank branches across all nine provinces. On 9 March 2026, Capitec launched its in-branch Smart ID service...
  10. Luis

    Capitec confirms eSIM rollout

    Capitec confirms eSIM rollout South Africa's largest bank by customers, Capitec, confirmed plans to roll out support for embedded SIMs (eSIMs) on its mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in 2026. Capitec Connect executive head Dalene Steyn told MyBroadband the MVNO would roll out eSIM...
  11. Luis

    FNB launches AI assistant to speed up customer support

    FNB launches AI assistant to speed up customer support FNB launched an AI assistant that speeds up customer support, enabling the bank's financial advisors to generate customer-specific financial information during interactions. An extension of FNB's NAVi system, the AI can help advisors set...
  12. Luis

    Capitec reveals it is exploring partnerships with satellite broadband services

    Capitec reveals it is exploring partnerships with satellite broadband services Capitec revealed in its annual results on Wednesday that it wants to offer home broadband connectivity through partnerships as one of its strategic initiatives. Capitec Group CEO Graham Lee told MyBroadband that...
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  13. Luis

    Capitec to expand smart ID offerings to 350 branches by year end

    Capitec to expand smart ID offerings to 350 branches by year end Capitec will soon have 100 branches offering smart ID applications, with a plan to expand the service to 350 locations by the end of the year. “I was hoping to announce a hundred branches today, but we’re not quite there yet...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec planning new branches and ATMs in 2026

    Capitec planning new branches and ATMs in 2026 Capitec customers are benefiting from a larger network of branches across South Africa in 2026. While its ATM numbers have declined slightly, it still has substantially more of these devices than other banks. The bank's annual results for the...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec Connect reaches 1.5 million users

    Capitec Connect reaches 1.5 million users Capitec’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) recorded substantial subscriber and revenue growth over the last year. According to the bank’s annual financial results for the year ended 28 February 2026 (FY 2026), Capitec Connect’s three-month active...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec adds 17 more bank branches with smart ID card support

    Capitec adds 17 more bank branches with smart ID card support Capitec added 17 more branches with support for smart ID card applications in the past week, increasing its total coverage for the service to 47 locations. The expansion forms part of a digital partnership with the Department of...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    49 bank branches were you can apply for a smart ID card

    49 bank branches were you can apply for a smart ID card With an expanded digital partnership programme kicking off this week between Home Affairs and major banks, the number of bank branches offering smart IDs in South Africa has increased from 32 to 49. Home Affairs first launched the ability...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Just one bank expanding ATMs in South Africa

    Just one bank expanding ATMs in South Africa Capitec is the only major traditional bank in South Africa still expanding its ATM footprint, while Absa, FNB, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have closed thousands of cash machines. Excluding the over 3,000 cash devices that Capitec has rolled out since...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Capitec and FNB bucking the trend in bank branch rollouts in South Africa

    Capitec and FNB bucking the trend in bank branch rollouts in South Africa Capitec and FNB are the only two South African banks that have expanded their branch network in the past five years, whereas Absa, Nedbank, and Standard Bank have reduced their physical footprint. Overall, the number of...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Black Friday 2025 scam tactics guide

    Black Friday 2025 scam tactics guide Black Friday shoppers in South Africa should be aware of the various tactics fraudsters may use to try and steal their money. Absa, Capitec, Discovery Bank, FNB, and Standard Bank provided details about scams to watch out for and shared advice on how...
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Digital wallet usage keeps surging in South Africa

    Digital wallet usage keeps surging in South Africa The recent financial results of three major banks suggest that South Africans are increasingly adopting digital wallets and virtual cards, reducing reliance on physical cards for payments. Digital wallets include apps like Apple Wallet, Garmin...
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    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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