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"Xenophobia not hurting Rand"

27 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Trevor Manuel denies xenophobic attacks are causing movements in the Rand

26,459 invest R2.8bn in retail bonds

27 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Finance minister has given figures for the number of people who have invested in the RSA retail savings bonds.

Cash-flush best-placed to cash in on Sasol’s Inzalo

27 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Sasol’s R28-billion broad-based BEE share scheme could be a blessing for those who have cash.

More changes in personal tax

23 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Firms will play central role, writes Isaac Moledi

Rand to end year with a flourish

22 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Good chance for Rand to strengthen impressively

Excellent deal to save for someone's education

22 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Saving is the last thing on most people’s minds because of the increasing cost of living, inflation and interest rates.

Hot bidding at Cape Town property auction

22 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Eighteen properties, including a national monument, went under the hammer at an auction packed with 250 potential buyers in Cape Town.

Retirement savings boost consumption

21 May 2008 · Staff Writer

The contributions made to pension and provident funds and the benefits received from these funds force a pull-back in discretionary savings.

Netcare warns of health skills exodus

21 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Netcare warns of "terrible unintended consequences", if concerns about plans to amend the National Health Act are ignored.

‘Negative sentiment’ drags property down

21 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Political uncertainty, the Eskom crisis and crime are hot on the heels of interest hikes as key factors driving the residential property market’s current nosedive.

Time Ripe for Property Buyers to Negotiate Rates and Fees

20 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Patrick O'Shea, CEO of Engel & Völkers, explains why borrowers should get tough with their mortgage lenders

Beware! Scammers are targeting you!

19 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Fraudsters are targeting bank customers with ingenious scams - when in doubt, check with your bank