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Is Hyperli any different from Groupon SA?

Is Hyperli any different from Groupon SA?

5 December 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

A new group buying website has launched in SA. But how does it differ from Groupon, and will it last?

“FSB letter” used in loan scam

“FSB letter” used in loan scam

4 December 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

The Financial Services Board (FSB) has issued a warning to the public about a scam that solicits money from unsuspecting individuals. 

Life Healthcare: An investment guide

Life Healthcare: An investment guide

29 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Life Healthcare is one of the three major private healthcare operators in South Africa. It recently announced the acquisition of 95% of UK-based Alliance Medical Group, which will spread its reach far beyond South Africa and its neighbouring countries.

Clicks partners with Shell for a new loyalty programme

Clicks partners with Shell for a new loyalty programme

28 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Fill up at a participating Shell garage and get rewarded with Clicks ClubCard points. This comes following a new affinity partnership between health and beauty retailer Clicks and Shell South Africa. For every one litre of diesel or fuel that yo...

Lower fuel prices expected in time for Christmas

Lower fuel prices expected in time for Christmas

28 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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 avoids junk status

27 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Naspers warns against Fraud scam

24 November 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

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

Tips for landing your dream job

24 November 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We chat to experts about boosting your chances of landing the job you’ve always wanted.

What the CPA means for landlords and tenants

What the CPA means for landlords and tenants

24 November 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

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?

How safe are Pick n Pay’s tap & go payments?

23 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Why the National Minimum Wage might not be good news

22 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Property companies listed on the JSE

21 November 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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 ...