Articles by Angelique Ruzicka

Discovery Health welcomes Commission’s cancer med cost investigation

Discovery Health welcomes Commission’s cancer med cost investigation

13 June 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Dr. Jonathan Broomberg, CEO of medical aid administrator Discovery Health, has welcomed the Competition Commission’s investigation into three major pharmaceutical companies, which include Roche Roche, Pfizer and Aspen.

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

How to keep cars and home safe ahead of the storm

5 June 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The Western Cape is set to be hit by the worst storm in 30 years. Reports say that the province will be hit gale force winds of between 90 and 97km/h, flash floods, and hail. 

Thuli Madonsela: #FeesMustFall students should give back

Thuli Madonsela: #FeesMustFall students should give back

25 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Speaking exclusively to Justmoney following the Momentum Holistic Financial Wellness briefing former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said that tertiary education should be free for students that can’t afford it but added that it was impo...

10 Things dads should do now to secure their family's financial future

10 Things dads should do now to secure their family's financial future

23 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Angelique Ruzicka looks at what dads can do to ensure that their families are taken care of so that they are not concerned with any money troubles.

Itransact launches robo-advice for SA investors

Itransact launches robo-advice for SA investors

23 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Investment platform Itransact has launched an online robo-advice offering, ItransactGO, which helps South African investors tailor their investments to their financial goals. 

Doctor consultation app launches in South Africa

Doctor consultation app launches in South Africa

15 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The Medici app is now available in South Africa and will continue to expand into the rest of Africa. It allows patients to communicate virtually with their own medical providers via text, call or video, anytime, anywhere. 

NCR says Edcon in contravention of credit act

NCR says Edcon in contravention of credit act

3 May 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The National Consumer Tribunal handed down judgement against Edcon that the club fee charged by Edcon to its credit customers is unlawful and in contravention of the National Credit Act.

FNB to start offering Takaful insurance

FNB to start offering Takaful insurance

26 April 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

FNB Islamic Banking has launched Takaful an alternative to conventional insurance which is compliant with Shari’ ah values and beliefs. 

Generics are 50% cheaper than branded medicines

Generics are 50% cheaper than branded medicines

25 April 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

South Africans are increasingly opting generics over branded medication because they are cheaper and the results of treatment are often the same. 

FSB fines insurer Assupol R500 000

FSB fines insurer Assupol R500 000

20 April 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

The FSB has fined Assupol Life Ltd R500, 000 this month after it was found that the insurer had contravened the Long-term Insurance Act. 

TaxTim launches out of season tax special

TaxTim launches out of season tax special

20 April 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

Tax Season only starts on the 1 July this year but to get you going TaxTim has launched an out of season special on several of its packages.

FNB’s launches new app benefits

FNB’s launches new app benefits

17 April 2017 · Angelique Ruzicka

FNB customers can apply for life, disability and critical illness cover for up to R10 million each and R5 million respectively through the FNB banking app and online banking.