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News and articles relating to the Background Screening industry in South Africa and abroad.

Number of qualified matriculates increases for 2017

Tuesday, 09 January 2018 - By MIE

Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP, announced the matric pass rate of 75.1%1. While well-earned congratulations are due to all successful matriculants, unsuccessful candidates are urged not to despair as there are opportunities for them to still secure their qualifications – and that an honest approach is better than the risk of being found out for misrepresentation or qualification fraud.

What It Takes To Get Behind The Wheel In SA: Licensing Corruption Epidemic

Monday, 06 March 2017 - By MIE

Allegations and investigations of corruption are increasingly appearing in South African headlines as the epidemic of dishonest conduct becomes the norm within the country’s public sector. Most recently, it has come to light that some of those working in our licensing departments prioritise underhand payments over the lives of innocent motorists and pedestrians.