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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.
Pravin called to court – the reactions
A statement released by National Treasury this week, confirmed the receipt of a summons from the Hawks. The summons relates to charges of fraud (or alternatively theft) by Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan relating to the early retirement of So...
DA moves to have Hlaudi removed permanently
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed its founding affidavit in the Western Cape High Court to have Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s latest appointment to group executive of corporate affairs at the SABC declared invalid. At a media briefing, James S...
FSB warns against “non-residential permit” scam
The FSB has warned the public against corresponding with fraudulent mail sent under the subject line “Non-residential permit”.
What you need to know about the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme
If the terms of the SVDP feel alien to you, I’ve interviewed Kyle Mandy, partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to explain the details. Yes, I’ve asked him all the silly questions, so that you don’t need to.
Cyber insurance now available in SA
Phishield has stepped up to provide insurance to protect digital information to the consumer. The insurance offers protection against fraudulent online purchases, card fraud, phishing scams, as well as fraudulent EFT funds transfers and in-...
Minister of Finance summonsed for fraud
Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance, has been issued with a court summons for fraud by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
S & P rates MTN at junk status
MTN has been dealt a tough blow by International ratings agency Standard & Poors (S&P) as it was downgraded to junk status.
Why are people not paying their debt?
The latest Credit Bureau Monitor (CBM) released by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) revealed that there has been an increase in the number of credit defaulters. According to the results, credit facilities over the period decreased by R1.26 mi...
Government clamps down on unlicensed liquor sellers
Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, is clamping down on unlicensed liquor sellers with the Final National Liquor Policy.
How to avoid funeral rip offs
The death of a loved one is difficult time, and while you expect the funeral home to be a helping, professional hand to guide you through this some of these companies are the direct opposite of that. Stories have emerged of bodies being held for...