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Will interest rates remain unchanged?

Will interest rates remain unchanged?

22 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Ahead of another Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, analysts are predicting that interest rates are to stay unchanged.

Potential fuel price decrease in June

Potential fuel price decrease in June

22 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Motorists can rest easy as lower fuel prices are expected for June.

How will the drought impact property prices?

How will the drought impact property prices?

21 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

With level 4 water restrictions set to be implemented in Cape Town, Justmoney asks whether or not this will impact property prices in the area.

Does Moody’s really have a choice but to downgrade us?

Does Moody’s really have a choice but to downgrade us?

21 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

This month will see South Africa undergoing another ratings review, as ratings agency Moody’s is set to pay the country a visit. Following on the recent two downgrades by fellow agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P) an...

How insurers can use social media against you

How insurers can use social media against you

18 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

How legal is it for insurers to snoop into your personal life and even your phone to find out if you’ve been active online? Justmoney contacted several insurance companies to find out.

OUTA fights against the blocking of license renewals

OUTA fights against the blocking of license renewals

17 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Known for their defiance against the e-toll system, the Organisation Against Tax Abuse (OUTA), have recently taken on the traffic infringement authorities. This, as a result of them refusing to renew vehicle and drivers licences for those with o...

SARS scams: Don’t be a victim

SARS scams: Don’t be a victim

16 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Attention all taxpayers! There appears to be several scams doing the round at present, with the fraudsters claiming to be from the South African Revenue Service.

Investment guide: British American Tobacco

Investment guide: British American Tobacco

15 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

British American Tobacco (BAT), was recently announced as the biggest JSE listed company for 2016. This guide looks at the performance of BAT and whether or not it is a good investment.

Doctor consultation app launches in South Africa

Doctor consultation app launches in South Africa

15 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The Medici app is now available in South Africa and will continue to expand into the rest of Africa. It allows patients to communicate virtually with their own medical providers via text, call or video, anytime, anywhere. 

Drought crisis critical: Level 4 water restrictions implemented

Drought crisis critical: Level 4 water restrictions implemented

15 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

The City of Cape Town has announced that water can only be used for drinking, washing and cooking. Level 4 water restrictions came into effect today, which bans the use of municipal water for outside and non-essential purposes.

Impact of low cost housing on house prices

Impact of low cost housing on house prices

14 May 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Pinelands, Cape Town in the Western Cape is set to be the site of a new housing development. Construction is expected to start in 2018. However, there are often concerns that low cost and affordable housing and similar projects affect the p...

Why would your life insurance claim be rejected?

Why would your life insurance claim be rejected?

14 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The notion of life insurance is typically to make sure that your family is taken care of in the event of your death, but what if once you’ve passed on your family’s claim is rejected? Justmoney takes a look at why your insurance co...