Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Investment guide: Steinhoff Holdings
International furniture, household goods and general merchandise manufacturer and retailer Steinhoff International Holdings is set to acquire Mattress Firm Holding, as US-based bedding retailer. Justmoney looks at what impact this may have on it...
Who decides who inherits your retirement death benefits?
You may think that you have the final say in who receives your retirement savings upon your death, but it isn’t as easy as stating it in a will. Anyone who is financially dependent on you can claim a portion of your retirement fund death ...
New number plates to be issued in 2017
The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced the introduction of a new licence plate format to be implemented in 2017.
Absa double debits clients
Last week Absa customers took to Hello Peter to complain about double debits on their accounts. On 9 and 10 August, some customers experienced an issue where transactions were being deducted twice from their debit or credit cards.
Fuel price decrease expected in September
The AA have noted that fuel prices could decrease again in September.
Online passport and ID applications
You can now apply for your ID or passport online through Home Affairs e-channel. This process allows you to complete the process online.
RAF payments to be restructured
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) may soon be replaced by the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) changing the way in which claims are made and paid.
Calculating your credit score
A credit report is a vital document that records all your debt and your repayment history on that debt. If your credit report is poor, i.e. you have large amounts of debt and you miss payments etc., a loans or credit provider may be unwilling to...
Woolworths boasts strong financial results
Group sales for WHL increased by 16.4% to R72.1 billion despite challenging conditions in both South Africa and Australasia where the group has operations.
Investment guide: Investing in Unilever
Unilever has a large presence in South Africa and Vaughn Webber, head of portfolio management for Absa Stockbrokers and Portfolio Management, feels it is a good addition to any portfolio.
Do SA Olympians pay tax on their medals?
The Olympics are over and South Africa’s ten medallists have returned home. Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula announced upon the athlete’s return that they will receive extra monetary compensation for their ...
The Public Protector – How can this body help you?
Ahead of the formal appointment of the new Public Protector, who will take full control of the office at the end of September, Justmoney looks at this vital Chapter 9 and how it can help you.