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Debit order disputes result in legitimate transactions being cancelled
The ease at which direct debits are being disputed are increasingly resulting in people contesting legitimate debits such as debt counselling obligations, mortgage repayments and other forms of debt repayments. This form of abuse is setting cust...

SAA – Is it time to privatise?
The question of whether or not South African Airways (SAA), the country’s national carrier, should be privatised, has been asked many times over the past few years. Justmoney investigates this claim.

Municipalities owe Eskom billions
A media storm around Eskom has been brewing as investor confidence proves shaky. This after added pressure through the high court ruling against the application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for a 9.4 % electricity tar...

PRASA facelift by October
Acting CEO announces a turn around strategy for PRASA.

ZAR X receives FSB stamp of approval
ZAR X has been granted their stock exchange licence from the Financial Services Board (FSB).

Uber-Wesbank deal
According to the reports, last Thursday Alon Lits, regional general manager for Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced at the FNB Franchise Summit that over 600 vehicles have been leased to Uber since the signing of the vehicle financing dea...

Motorists breathe easy in September
Fuel prices will be decreasing again in September, the Department of Energy announced today.

Investment guide: Investing in Unilever
Unilever has a large presence in South Africa and Vaughn Webber, head of portfolio management for Absa Stockbrokers and Portfolio Management, feels it is a good addition to any portfolio.

The Public Protector – How can this body help you?
Ahead of the formal appointment of the new Public Protector, who will take full control of the office at the end of September, Justmoney looks at this vital Chapter 9 and how it can help you.

Discovery survey: Top 20 hospitals announced
The Discovery Health patient survey scores (PaSS) for 2015 were released this week. Discovery Health said it collected data on South African hospitals from structured surveys conducted among adult members of medical schemes Discovery Health admi...

How carpooling can affect your car insurance
The concept of carpooling is far from new. Sharing rides can save considerably on expenses, and break the boredom of a long trip, or a transit in peak-hour traffic.

Do SA Olympians pay tax on their medals?
The Olympics are over and South Africa’s ten medallists have returned home. Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula announced upon the athlete’s return that they will receive extra monetary compensation for their ...

