All articles

Insolvency scare - medical schemes

Insolvency scare - medical schemes

22 August 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The Government Medical Scheme (GEMS) could be the latest to cry insolvency according to recent talk and reports. 

Four pay checks left before Christmas

Four pay checks left before Christmas

22 August 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

There are just four pay checks left till the end of the year before the festive season starts. If you got into debt last year now is the time to put some simple money-wise plans in place to help ensure a stress-free holiday and a debt free start to 2017.

Avoiding online dating scams

Avoiding online dating scams

22 August 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the world of cyber crime pertaining to online dating. 

Are 100% mortgage loans still a thing?

Are 100% mortgage loans still a thing?

22 August 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look athe 100 % mortgage loans, its prevalence and the banks policy on them. 

FNB launches own smart phone and unlimited calls package

FNB launches own smart phone and unlimited calls package

22 August 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

First National Bank (FNB) has launched its own branded FNB smartphone, claiming it wants to fully integrate banking and customer mobility.

The Public Protector - last five candidates

The Public Protector - last five candidates

21 August 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

South Africa’s new Public Protector candidate list whittled down from 14 to five candidates. 

Lotto winners: catch them if you can

Lotto winners: catch them if you can

21 August 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

After desperately seeking R87.6 million and R12 million Lotto Powerball jackpot winners, it appears that Ithuba National Lottery is continuously on the hunt for their Lotto winners. So why are these mystery winners playing so hard to get? ...

RAF payments to be restructured

RAF payments to be restructured

18 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) may soon be replaced by the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) changing the way in which claims are made and paid. 

Nedbank Gap Access: Changing the way we do business

Nedbank Gap Access: Changing the way we do business

18 August 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Revolutionising the way South Africa does business, Nedbank has launched their latest offering, Nedbank Gap Access.

Online passport and ID applications

Online passport and ID applications

16 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

You can now apply for your ID or passport online through Home Affairs e-channel. This process allows you to complete the process online.

Absa double debits clients

Absa double debits clients

15 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Last week Absa customers took to Hello Peter to complain about double debits on their accounts. On 9 and 10 August, some customers experienced an issue where transactions were being deducted twice from their debit or credit cards.

Fuel price decrease expected in September

Fuel price decrease expected in September

15 August 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The AA have noted that fuel prices could decrease again in September.