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Bird flu could increase price of chicken
Over 200 000 chickens were culled in the Western Cape as a result of the recent outbreak of bird flu, said Western Cape Economic Opportunities minister Alan Winde during a press briefing yesterday afternoon.
Ombudsman report: dissatisfied with delayed tax refunds
After mounting complaints about delayed tax refunds, the Tax Ombudsman released a report on Monday, 4 September with the results of their investigation.
8 Ways to reduce the cost of a party
With spring here and summer on our doorstep, you may be considering throwing a party, be it a wedding, birthday, kid’s party etc. To help you along and to ensure you’re still able to throw the party of your dreams without breaking ...
Yet another Ford recall
Delaying the launch of their newest model in South Africa, Ford has issued yet another recall notice. This time the recall affected a wider range of its models than the last recall in 2016, and this comes after another potential fire risk.
ConCourt rules property owners not responsible for inherited debt
Municipalities can no longer hound you for the debt that the former owner of your property accumulated, thanks to a new ruling made by the Constitutional Court
How to buy a car at an auction
It’s common to buy a car from a dealership or through classifieds sections of local papers but it’s also possible to get a good deal at an auction if you know what to do. While often considered industry events, car auctions can be ...
Should you buy property with your friends?
As a result of high property prices, first time buyers are purchasing homes with friends instead of picking family as fellow investors. We had a look at the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The cost of switching to a new unit trust
There are many benefits to investing in a unit trust, but this does not mean profits will continue to stream in. Just like other investments, unit trusts come with risks and sometimes it is best to reassess its value.
Make money through the Dialdirect app
Insurer Dialdirect has launched an app which it claims will help drivers earn more money and improve driver safety.
ABSA funeral cover increases on their budget cheque account
The funeral cover offered by ABSA’s most affordable cheque account, the Flexi Value Bundle, will increase from R5 000 to R15 000, starting 1 September, 2017.
Prepare yourself for a financially sound marriage
For many couples, marriage is the beginning of a long, rewarding life together and one of the biggest relationship milestones one can reach. However, somewhere amid the romance, diamond rings and honeymoon, the big financial conversations a...
Vodacom offers 500MB appeasement to disgruntled customers
Vodacom announced yesterday that they will credit customers who were affected by the data and airtime disappearance this week with a 500MB bundle, in addition to refunding them for their losses.