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Is Uber’s cash payment system safe?

Is Uber’s cash payment system safe?

22 January 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

While Uber continues to assure both drivers and the public alike that their focus is their safety, is this enough?

Guptas set to buy bank

Guptas set to buy bank

22 January 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The Gupta's may be entering the banking market soon, under the Habib bank banner. This after being ousted by the four major South African banks. 

Get a second medical opinion for free

Get a second medical opinion for free

22 January 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Specialist life insurer FMI is hoping to put an end to patients feeling the need to forgo getting a second opinion by providing it as a free benefit to all those that take out critical illness cover with them. The service provides an independent...

Expectations ahead of MPC’s rate announcement

Expectations ahead of MPC’s rate announcement

22 January 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

With only a few weeks left till the Budget Speech, all eyes will be on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rate announcement later this week, we take a look at some of the expectations. 

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

19 January 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following the recall of 4556 Ford Kuga 1.6L due to a coolant system error, a number of people have voiced concerns regarding their vehicles. Some Ford Kuga drivers are worried they will not get a good trade-in value on the vehicle due ...

FSB investigates illegal funeral policies

FSB investigates illegal funeral policies

19 January 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The Financial Services Board (FSB) is investigating a group of such fraudsters who are selling funeral policies illegally.

10 Smart ways to save using your credit card

10 Smart ways to save using your credit card

17 January 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

While we often whip out our credit card at times when we need to stretch our finances or make big purchases, there are smart methods you can adopt to make the most out of your credit card and the benefits that come with it. Here are ones you can...

Eskom interrupts power supply to defaulting municipalities

Eskom interrupts power supply to defaulting municipalities

16 January 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

While the power utility has reached payment agreements with five defaulting municipalities, Eskom will initiate supply interruptions to a number of municipalities in the Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and North West.

Cape Town water crisis: How bad is it?

Cape Town water crisis: How bad is it?

16 January 2017 · Jessica Anne Wood

There are many claims making the rounds regarding the ongoing water crisis in the country. Some of the claims include those stating that Cape Town only has 100 days of water left, with others warning of water-shedding. However, you need not put ...

Primary healthcare to go, gap cover and hospital cash plans to stay

Primary healthcare to go, gap cover and hospital cash plans to stay

15 January 2017 · Alina Hardcastle

The National Treasury has introduced two new medical scheme regulations which will set a limit on the amount of gap cover and hospital cash-back policies you can claim, as well as the termination of all primary healthcare policies.

How to identify loan scams

How to identify loan scams

15 January 2017 · Joshua White

Fraudulent behaviour has always been a sad reality. There are many unscrupulous individuals and entities just waiting to take advantage of innocent people through scams.

Netcare warns against employment scams

Netcare warns against employment scams

12 January 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

etcare, has issued a warning to the public pertaining to on-going job offers and training scams advertised on social media platforms or via SMS and emails.