Articles by Danielle van Wyk

A look into Taste’s Starbucks expansion

A look into Taste’s Starbucks expansion

24 July 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Taste Holdings (Taste) have announced their plans to grow their Starbucks stores by 41 more shops across Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg. 

Petrol price to increase again

Petrol price to increase again

17 July 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

According to the Automobile Association (AA) motorists can brace themselves for another potential fuel price increase at the end of July.

Questions to ask before buying a home

Questions to ask before buying a home

9 July 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Justmoney chats to experts about what the most important questions to ask your estate agent before buying are.

Cape Town may be in for even stricter water restrictions

Cape Town may be in for even stricter water restrictions

26 June 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Cape Town residents should further brace themselves for tougher times as the City of Cape Town (the City) have recently announced that they could potentially be implementing further intensified water restrictions.

Grocery store shopping charges comparison

Grocery store shopping charges comparison

25 June 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Online grocery shopping, while still a relatively new addition to the South African market, has proven to be a convenient way to shop without having to leaving the comfort of your home or rush past on your way home from work. What’s key t...

Rooibos Ltd accused of anti-competitive behaviour

Rooibos Ltd accused of anti-competitive behaviour

21 June 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Rooibos Limited (Ltd) has become the most recent referral to the Competition Tribunal after allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. This, as a result of them preventing rooibos tea farmers from dealing with competitors.

Potential petrol price decrease at the end of the month

Potential petrol price decrease at the end of the month

19 June 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

According to the latest Automobile Association (AA) report, commenting on unaudited mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), consumers can rest easy as the rand resilience and a declining oil price have set the scene for a furth...

NCR appeals Lewis referral judgement

NCR appeals Lewis referral judgement

11 June 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Last week saw the announcement by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) that they will be appealing the judgment issued by the National Consumer Tribunal dismissing the NCR's referral against Lewis Stores.

SARB stays interest rates at 7 %

SARB stays interest rates at 7 %

25 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Consumers can rest easy for now as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided to stay interest rates at 7% yesterday.

Will interest rates remain unchanged?

Will interest rates remain unchanged?

22 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Ahead of another Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, analysts are predicting that interest rates are to stay unchanged.

Potential fuel price decrease in June

Potential fuel price decrease in June

22 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Motorists can rest easy as lower fuel prices are expected for June.

Does Moody’s really have a choice but to downgrade us?

Does Moody’s really have a choice but to downgrade us?

21 May 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

This month will see South Africa undergoing another ratings review, as ratings agency Moody’s is set to pay the country a visit. Following on the recent two downgrades by fellow agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P) an...