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Debit order disputes result in legitimate transactions being cancelled

Debit order disputes result in legitimate transactions being cancelled

7 September 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

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?

SAA – Is it time to privatise?

5 September 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Municipalities owe Eskom billions

5 September 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

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

PRASA facelift by October

4 September 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Acting CEO announces a turn around strategy for PRASA. 

ZAR X receives FSB stamp of approval

ZAR X receives FSB stamp of approval

4 September 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

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

Uber-Wesbank deal

Uber-Wesbank deal

4 September 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

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

Motorists breathe easy in September

1 September 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Investment guide: Investing in Unilever

Investment guide: Investing in Unilever

29 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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?

The Public Protector – How can this body help you?

29 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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

Discovery survey: Top 20 hospitals announced

29 August 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

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

How carpooling can affect your car insurance

28 August 2016 · Staff Writer

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?

Do SA Olympians pay tax on their medals?

28 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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 ...