Articles by Danielle van Wyk
Recycling machine with potential ‘rewards’
We take a look at Africa's first reverse recycling machine and it's benefits.
Consumers owe R1.66 trillion- NCR
South African consumers are reportedly more than a trillion rand in debt, according to the latest consumer credit reports by the NCR.
Toyota SA confirms recall
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 are in luck as a Standard bank report has revealed that homes for first time buyers are seemingly cheaper now than a decade ago.
Fast food – Are we getting smaller portions?
We take a look at the latest public backlash to fast food restaurants and their portion sizes.
Will you afford retirement?
We look at how people can get saving for retirement.
NCR exposes Northern Cape credit providers
Last month saw the National Credit Regulator (NCR) conduct raids in parts of the Northern Cape to expose credit providers who were in breach of the National Credit Act (NCA).
SAPO to establish new bank
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
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.
Bank security – how safe are SA banks?
A recent Norton internet security survey reportedly revealed that almost nine million South Africans were victims of cybercrime in the last year. So how safe are our South African banks?
Publication update on Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks Bill is headed to Parliament, once again.
SA local-currency debt rating downgraded
South Africa’s local-currency debt rating dropped by one level as Fitch Ratings recently updated its Sovereign Rating Criteria.