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Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%
National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.
Will you afford retirement?
We look at how people can get saving for retirement.
NCR exposes Northern Cape credit providers
Last month saw the National Credit Regulator (NCR) conduct raids in parts of the Northern Cape to expose credit providers who were in breach of the National Credit Act (NCA).
SAPO to establish new bank
The South African Post Office (SAPO) has now been granted authorisation by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) to establish its own bank.
Moves to cap predatory garnishing orders
While most countries boast a limitation on the percentage or amount that creditors can garnish from your account, South Africa currently has no limit in place.
Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?
We take a look at the latest public backlash to fast food restaurants and their portion sizes.
FSB warns against Outlook Forex Traders
The Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned the public about conducting business with Outlook Forex Traders.
Proposed taxation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Treasury have published the proposal for the sugar tax on beverages on its website and are asking members of the public for comment. This follows after Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, announced in his budget speech that sugary drinks would be ...
Wild animals unleashed at Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has launched another collectable promotion, approximately a year after its apparently successful Stikeez promotion.
How to save on paying tax
With tax season officially open, Judy Snyman, fiduciary specialist at AlphaWealth, offers some tips on ways that individuals, and possibly companies and trusts, can reduce their income tax liability.
Another supermarket gimmick?
Checkers is the latest store to launch a 'free' collectable targeted at children, available when you spend R150.
Toyota SA confirms recall
We take a look at how Toyota's recent vehicle recall due to faulty airbags and car emissions controls affects South African motorists.