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RABS an affordable alternative to RAF
At a media event in Cape Town today, members of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) highlighted that the current model in unaffordable. The fund has been insolvent since 1981. However, a new system of dealing with road accidents on South Africa’...
Cape Town implements stricter water restrictions
Level 2 water restrictions were implemented in Cape Town on 1 January of this year. With the drought still ongoing and water shortages posing a challenge, the city has recommended the implementation of level 3 restrictions.
A gap in the affordable housing market
We take a look at the gap in the housing subsidy programme and market and what the way forward should be.
Why you will pay for the nuclear deal
Eskom will reportedly be the procurer for the nuclear build programme. However, there are concerns as to whether or not the state owned power entity will be able to fulfil its role. Chris Yelland, energy expert and managing director of...
Expected petrol price hike in November
Further fuel price hikes are likely next month, according to the Automobile Association (AA), based on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF).
Make money by renting out your car
Over the past few years the South African unemployment rate and economy has deteriorated. Looking for alternative ways to make money, Alina Hardcastle explores the latest transport trend, RentMyRide.
Why you can’t Blame President Zuma for all your financial woes (even if you want to)
When things go wrong it is very easy to blame someone else. This week Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, blew the lid off “suspicious and unusual transactions” linked to the Guptas to the tune of R6.8 billion, and perhaps whatȁ...
Death and retirement benefit pay outs a concern
The delayed payments of death and retirement benefits by funds to members and beneficiaries is concerning. This is according to the 2015/2016 Annual Report released by the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA). According to the report, ...
CMS’ annual medical schemes report in a nutshell
The Council of Medical Schemes (CMS) has released its annual report, which focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the South African private medical schemes industry.
FSB steers public away from FSP imposters
The Financial Service Board (FSB) is warning the public to steer clear of Fidelity Loan Investment (Pty), an entity claiming to be a registered financial service provider (FSP).
Life after SABMiller
South African Breweries, SA’s largest brewing and bottling company, has officially been absorbed into AB Inbev, the largest brewer in the world. We posed a few questions to Nilan Morar, head trader at stockbroking company Purple Group, ab...
Making online payments with a selfie
Remembering your credit card pin will soon be a thing of the past as MasterCard is allowing online shoppers to take a selfie to verify their identity when making payments.