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Lower fuel prices expected in time for Christmas
Ahead of the Department of Energy’s announcement on Friday, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) stated that motorists can look forward to lower fuel prices in December.
South Africa avoids junk status
South Africa has remained above sub-investment as ratings agencies FitchRatings and Moody’s Investor Service announced their ratings decisions on Friday. However, while Moody’s maintained a negative outlook for ...
Naspers warns against Fraud scam
This week saw Naspers issuing a fraud alert. The group warned South Africans about a scam that claims to ensure high returns on share trades handled on by ‘Naspers’.
Tips for landing your dream job
We chat to experts about boosting your chances of landing the job you’ve always wanted.
What the CPA means for landlords and tenants
We take a look at what the CPA means for landlords and tenants and the rights they have around it.
How safe are Pick n Pay’s tap & go payments?
Pick n Pay stores nationwide are now offering a contactless ‘tap & go’ payment method for purchases under R200. According to the store, this will reduce queues at the tills.
Why the National Minimum Wage might not be good news
A National Minimum Wage (NMW) of R3, 500 has been proposed. Yet there are many people who are in disagreement with this on both sides of the fence. Some are arguing that R3, 500 is not enough to support households that often require on...
Property companies listed on the JSE
There are 61 property companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), according to Samkele Nkabinde, communications officer for marketing and corporate affairs at the JSE. However, while there are several property companies listed on ...
Stricter laws to help over-indebted bank customers?
There is a debt culture in South Africa, as many families are forced to take on debt to provide the basics for their family, such as putting food on the table. While there are steps and procedures in place to help people who become over-indebted...
6% Vehicle licence registration fee increase for Western Cape
Western Cape government has released proposed fee increases for vehicle licence registrations for public comment. The average proposed increase is six percent, with the increases coming into effect from 1 April 2017.
Has government fulfilled its structural reform promises?
Credit ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s and Fitch will be releasing their credit ratings for South Africa in the coming weeks. Reports highlight that many experts and economists expect a credit ra...
Petrol price expected to decline in December
There’s some good news for December as motorists could be in for a respite in the fuel price come December, with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) predicting a price reduction.