Articles by Danielle van Wyk

Is Cape Town’s water safe to drink?

Is Cape Town’s water safe to drink?

28 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

We speak to The City and ask whether Cape Town's water is still safe to drink, despite resident complaints. 

Why was Gordhan recalled?

Why was Gordhan recalled?

27 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

What was meant to be a week of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his colleagues conducting the annual international investor roadshow, has turned into a week of economic and political uncertainty as Gordhan was recalled by President Jacob Zuma...

Financial planning: What you need to know

Financial planning: What you need to know

26 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

To best prepare for your future, proper financial management is crucial. For many of us, the term “financial planning” is a far-removed principle that we know we ought to subscribe to, but we simply don’t get around to it.

Tombstone unveiling costs – are you covered?

Tombstone unveiling costs – are you covered?

23 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

We look at the costs associated with unveiling a tombstone and ask if you are covered? 

Why SARS won’t give your money back - experts

Why SARS won’t give your money back - experts

21 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it is confident about the probe being conducted by the Tax Ombudsman, Jude Bernard Ngoepe into their systems, but still very few have seen the money owed to them. 

Imizamo Yethu: How you can get involved

Imizamo Yethu: How you can get involved

14 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at how you get involved and assist the affected families of the Imizamo Yethu community that was ravaged by a fire this past weekend. 

Cape Town City council respond to the water crisis

Cape Town City council respond to the water crisis

13 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

With only 105 days left of water, the dam levels at 20% and the City of Cape Town being declared a disaster area, the City’s residents are up in arms. But what exactly is the City’s plan?

Travel for less with kulula.com

Travel for less with kulula.com

12 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

Award winning airline kulula.com announced their new partnership with the global travel awards currency, Avios. Under this partnership, travellers will now be able to fly for less.

Cape Town: A drought disaster area

Cape Town: A drought disaster area

8 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

After weeks of fake reports doing the rounds and months of water restrictions the City of Cape Town has come out saying there are roughly 113 days of water left.

Taking a look at Fuel efficient cars in 2017

Taking a look at Fuel efficient cars in 2017

6 March 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at a few of the fuel efficient vehicles available and what they cost. 

Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

27 February 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), announced last week that Eskom can implement a 2.2% tariff increase for the 2017/18 period.

Absa and Standard Bank involved in Price fixing scandal

Absa and Standard Bank involved in Price fixing scandal

16 February 2017 · Danielle van Wyk

The latest scandal to have hit the banking world comes in the form of the Competition Commission recommending the apprehension and prosecution of 17 international banks.