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Consumers to feel the pinch as fuel price increases

Consumers to feel the pinch as fuel price increases

3 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Consumers are in for a large fuel price hike on Wednesday as the new fuel levy comes into effect and fuel prices increase too.

African Bank open for business

African Bank open for business

3 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The African Bank 'Good Bank' has opened for business, with the goal of offering more retail banking services in the future.

Rates to increase along with electricity tariff hike

Rates to increase along with electricity tariff hike

3 April 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Despite the Eskom tariff hike of 9.4% having been implemented on Friday, consumers in SA’s major cities can expect other tariff increases.

New stock exchange to launch in SA

New stock exchange to launch in SA

31 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

A new stock exchange will be launching in South Africa, giving investors more options and opening the investment world to more people.

Zuma breached the Constitution – Constitutional Court

Zuma breached the Constitution – Constitutional Court

31 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

President Zuma has been found guilty of breaching the Constitution, however, one expert warns that he is not the sole cause of South Africa's financial problems.

Easter road deaths decrease in 2016

Easter road deaths decrease in 2016

29 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The preliminary road death figures for the 2016 Easter period have been released revealing a 46% decrease from 2015.

Pension industry must treat customers fairly

Pension industry must treat customers fairly

29 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

According to the Pension Funds Adjudicator, pension funds are claiming to treat customers fairly even when they are not.

NERSA approves Transnet Petroleum Pipeline tariff increase

NERSA approves Transnet Petroleum Pipeline tariff increase

29 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

On 6 April 2016, tariffs for all Transnet petroleum pipeline systems will increase by 18.56%.

OUTA takes legal action against Eskom

OUTA takes legal action against Eskom

28 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Following NERSA's approval of electricity tariff hike, OUTA have decided to pursue an interdict against the implementation. 

R20 million up for grabs this Easter with LOTTO

R20 million up for grabs this Easter with LOTTO

23 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

This weekend's Easter jackpot could see you walking away with R 20 million, as LOTTO commemorates its 16th year in the country. 

The Importance of Pension Preservation

The Importance of Pension Preservation

22 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the importance of pension preservation from an early age and how it aims to benefit you in the long run. 

Medical scheme brokers a plus for public health

Medical scheme brokers a plus for public health

22 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Despite the Minister of Health's comments, medical scheme brokers have an important role to play, we explore that role.