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Betting on active managers doesn’t pay
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett wagered $1 million that an S&P500 stock index fund would outperform a basket of hedge funds over the course of a decade. Buffett had long been a vocal critic of hedge funds (and asset managers in general),...
Daring ways to dispose of a dead body
Like a gruesome scene from a popular crime-series, you need to decide how to dispose of a dead body. Should you dissolve the remains in chemicals, or remove the organs and set the shell alight? What about sinking the corpse to the bottom of the ...
Bus or train – which is the cheapest?
It is no secret that public transport is not the most reliable in South Africa. Between frequent taxi and bus strikes and train cable theft, commuters are often left disappointed and frustrated. But with few alternatives available, public t...
3 Financial planning myths about retirement - debunked!
Most of us know that retirement planning is best commenced early. However, there are some common misconceptions that can affect the planning process. We asked investment and insurance experts to debunk the three most pervasive of these.
Understanding Black Tax
Like many young, South African graduates, Ivy Shirinda carries the burden of Black Tax – an unspoken responsibility to support one’s family and extended family.
Funding universal healthcare in South Africa
The National Treasury confirmed during the Budget Speech that it will continue to fund the development of a National Health Insurance (NHI) over the next three years.
Broken Toy: Gigaba returned to home affairs
President Cyril Ramaphosa sent Malusi Gigaba back to the Department of Home Affairs on Monday evening during his cabinet reshuffle in Pretoria.
Debt intervention may accelerate irresponsible borrowing
The proposed amendments to the National Credit Act could discourage consumers from paying their debts and increase irresponsible borrowing, said the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA).
‘Stealth taxes’ to be carried by consumers
New tax measures, predominantly aimed at consumers, will fund higher education and government debt, said finance minister, Malusi Gigaba, during his budget speech yesterday afternoon.
3 Top personal finance apps for you to try
Thanks to technology we are able to track practically everything at the click of a button. This includes our heart rate, our social connections, our Uber rides, even our spending! In the vein of the upcoming Budget Speech we thought we’d ...
What does the #ZumaExit mean for the country?
Wednesday night marked the end of an era as former President Jacob Zuma publicly announced his resignation. While the nation for the most part has welcomed this change, it has left many with questions about what happens now.
Mines blamed for land and livelihood destruction
Activists from the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) presented their memorandum of demands to the mining fraternity during their annual Investing in African Mining Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Wednesday.