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Interest rate hike anticipated

Interest rate hike anticipated

16 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Ahead of the interest rate announcement today, experts anticipate an increase and explain what this could mean for consumers.

Old Mutual donates R2 million for UCT students

Old Mutual donates R2 million for UCT students

15 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Old Mutual has donated R2 million to the University of Cape Town to help cover student expenses.

Customer demands R250 000 from Shoprite

Customer demands R250 000 from Shoprite

15 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

A Shoprite customer has demanded R250, 000 from the company after a flask bought at their one store broke spilling boiling water on his wife and scared her.

Coffee won’t go up in price

Coffee won’t go up in price

13 March 2016 · Angelique Ruzicka

The price of coffee should remain stable, despite the cost of other foodstuffs likely to increase.

Airfares could increase in April

Airfares could increase in April

13 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the possible airfare increases and speak to our local airlines about how this will affect their prices. 

Tips to take care of your investments

Tips to take care of your investments

13 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We speak to industry experts on ways in which you can best look after your investments. 

Beware of illegal funeral policies – FSB

Beware of illegal funeral policies – FSB

10 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The FSB is investigating sic funeral policy providers for illegally selling the policies.

Salt Benefits Employees fined R20 000

Salt Benefits Employees fined R20 000

10 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Salt Employee Benefits have landed themselves in contravention of the Pension Fund Act. 

Old Mutual to sell stake in Nedbank

Old Mutual to sell stake in Nedbank

10 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Old Mutual PLC has announced that it will be reducing its controlling stake in Nedbank Group.

Unsecured lending on the up

Unsecured lending on the up

10 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the rising trend of unsecured lending and what the consequences thereof. 

Capfin offers one month interest free loan

Capfin offers one month interest free loan

9 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Capfin is offering customers a one month interest free loan with a 10% initiation charge.

Moody’s puts SA in line for another downgrade

Moody’s puts SA in line for another downgrade

9 March 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at Treasury and economist response to Moody's announcement to place SA on review in line for a downgrade.