The local banking and payment sector is on the cusp of a major leap forward through the introduction of South Africa’s very own Rapid Payment Programme (RPP). Led by BankServAfrica in collaboration with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), RPP is intended to create a simpler, safer and cheaper instant payment environment. With the support of the SA Reserve Bank, 11 major banks and the broader fintech industry, RPP will allow people to make real-time bank account-t