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Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

31 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Good news for motorists this month, fuel prices are decreasing this Wednesday (3 August).

Rating hike cycle may resume

Rating hike cycle may resume

31 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

SARB governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced that the rate hike cycle could resume despite the current bleak economic outlook.

Taxify: there’s a new kid on the block

Taxify: there’s a new kid on the block

31 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

From disputes to court cases, it appears that metered taxis are the least of Uber’s problems, as another competitor has entered the private transportation industry. Taxify, an Estonia based-taxi booking service is currently offering their...

The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

31 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney looks at the impact that a credit ratings downgrade could have on debt in South Africa.

Should you lease or buy a car?

Should you lease or buy a car?

28 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

A majority of South Africans tend to stick to the conventional vehicle finance model i.e. installment sales agreements or taking out a loan to finance a vehicle.

Fuel stations deny ‘running dry’ rumours

Fuel stations deny ‘running dry’ rumours

28 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Despite the fuel strike, motorists have been advised to not panic as filling stations deny running fry anytime soon.

National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

28 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Government wants the national minimum wage (NMW) to be implemented later this year. However, there are still disputes regarding what the NMW should be.  

FSB and Alexander Forbes warn against fraudulent activity

FSB and Alexander Forbes warn against fraudulent activity

28 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The FSB warned the public against dealing with certain individuals that claim to be acting on behalf of Alexander Forbes for the retrieval of unclaimed pension benefits.

Propety fox; the alternative way to sell your home

Propety fox; the alternative way to sell your home

26 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

Are you looking for an alternative and more economical way to maximise your profits when offloading your home? Property Fox is a young tech company that went live at the beginning of this year. It claims that if you make use of its ser...

Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

26 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Following reports of a proposed graduate tax to help cover university tuition costs for students, Justmoney contacted Universities South Africa, the organisation that put the idea forward.

SA local-currency debt rating downgraded

SA local-currency debt rating downgraded

26 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

South Africa’s local-currency debt rating dropped by one level as Fitch Ratings recently updated its Sovereign Rating Criteria.

Drug ATMs launching in South Africa

Drug ATMs launching in South Africa

26 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

Just like withdrawing money from an ATM, South Africans will soon able to obtain their medication from a self-service ATM-like machine. The Department of Health made this announcement, along with others, at the International Aids Conference, wh...