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Proposed taxation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax

Proposed taxation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax

10 July 2016 · Alina Hardcastle

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

Wild animals unleashed at Pick n Pay

10 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Pick n Pay has launched another collectable promotion, approximately a year after its apparently successful Stikeez promotion.

How to save on paying tax

How to save on paying tax

10 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

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?

Another supermarket gimmick?

6 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Checkers is the latest store to launch a 'free' collectable targeted at children, available when you spend R150.

Toyota SA confirms recall

Toyota SA confirms recall

5 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at how Toyota's recent vehicle recall due to faulty airbags and car emissions controls affects South African motorists.

July sees another fuel hike for commuters

July sees another fuel hike for commuters

5 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Commuters are set for another fuel price increase today, unleaded petrol prices are to increase by between eight and 11 cents, and diesel between 41 and 42 cents.

First time home buyers score

First time home buyers score

5 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

First time home buyers are in luck as a Standard bank report has revealed that homes for first time buyers are seemingly cheaper now than a decade ago.

SA most expensive country to send money out of

SA most expensive country to send money out of

4 July 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

When it comes to sending money abroad, South Africa is the most expensive country to send money out of. 

Spec-Savers store account

Spec-Savers store account

3 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

If you need a pair of spectacles but don’t have medical aid or can’t afford to purchase them cash, Spec-Savers has a store account where you can pay on credit and get six months interest free.

SA not affected by VW buy back deal

SA not affected by VW buy back deal

3 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

SA Volkswagen drivers will not be affected by the deal the company has struck in the United States following the diesel emissions scandal.

Consumers owe R1.66 trillion- NCR

Consumers owe R1.66 trillion- NCR

3 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

South African consumers are reportedly more than a trillion rand in debt, according to the latest consumer credit reports by the NCR. 

Review of WRewards and Woolworths App

Review of WRewards and Woolworths App

3 July 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Through the Woolworths App, which links to your WRewards card from clothing and food retailer Woolworths, you can access an array of information on your shopping behaviour.