Articles by Danielle van Wyk

SAPO to establish new bank

SAPO to establish new bank

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has now been granted authorisation by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) to establish its own bank.

Moves to cap predatory garnishing orders

Moves to cap predatory garnishing orders

14 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

While most countries boast a limitation on the percentage or amount that creditors can garnish from your account, South Africa currently has no limit in place.

Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?

Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?

11 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the latest public backlash to fast food restaurants and their portion sizes. 

Toyota SA confirms recall

Toyota SA confirms recall

5 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at how Toyota's recent vehicle recall due to faulty airbags and car emissions controls affects South African motorists.

First time home buyers score

First time home buyers score

5 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

First time home buyers are in luck as a Standard bank report has revealed that homes for first time buyers are seemingly cheaper now than a decade ago.

Consumers owe R1.66 trillion- NCR

Consumers owe R1.66 trillion- NCR

3 July 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

South African consumers are reportedly more than a trillion rand in debt, according to the latest consumer credit reports by the NCR. 

Recycling machine with potential ‘rewards’

Recycling machine with potential ‘rewards’

29 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at Africa's first reverse recycling machine and it's benefits. 

Treasury’s Nkandla deadline approaches

Treasury’s Nkandla deadline approaches

26 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Tomorrow marks deadline day for Treasury to report on the decided amount that Zuma is to payback for Nkandla. 

What does Brexit mean for you and me?

What does Brexit mean for you and me?

23 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at the implications that Brexit has and will have for the average South African.

NCR registration for all credit providers

NCR registration for all credit providers

22 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

The new threshold of NIL will now make it easier to determine whether a credit provider needs to be registered with the NCR. 

MasterPass: The future of shopping

MasterPass: The future of shopping

16 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

We take a look at Mastercard's latest digi-wallet offering, Masterpass, and the benefits thereof. 

SA to brace for further fuel price hikes

SA to brace for further fuel price hikes

16 June 2016 · Danielle van Wyk

Motorists have been told to brace for further fuel price hikes, soon.