Articles by Jessica Anne Wood
Retailers taking legal action against the NCA
A number of retailers are taking the National Credit Regulator (NCR) to court with the aim of having parts of the affordability assessment criteria declared unlawful and constitutionally invalid. It is understood that the retailers involved incl...
Beware the Old Mutual finance loan scam
An email is doing the rounds, supposedly from Old Mutual, offering loans valued between R20,000 and R2 million. Justmoney contacted Old Mutual who confirmed this is indeed a scam.
How to avoid financial scams
Coming up to the festive season you may let your guard down more easily in your mad rush to get your shopping done on time. There are also email scams that do the rounds, targeting vulnerable people who may be looking for extra cash at this time...
A guide to paying your student loan
The cost of tertiary education has made headlines over the past year as students protest for cheaper (i.e. free) education. The #FeesMustFall campaign has highlighted the need for the funding of higher education. For those who cannot afford to p...
Has government fulfilled its structural reform promises?
Credit ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody’s and Fitch will be releasing their credit ratings for South Africa in the coming weeks. Reports highlight that many experts and economists expect a credit ra...
Petrol price expected to decline in December
There’s some good news for December as motorists could be in for a respite in the fuel price come December, with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) predicting a price reduction.
Career app offers guidance to students
TshedzaApp was developed by Mbavhalelo Mabogo with the aim of helping students choose the right career path for them.
Property companies listed on the JSE
There are 61 property companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), according to Samkele Nkabinde, communications officer for marketing and corporate affairs at the JSE. However, while there are several property companies listed on ...
Stricter laws to help over-indebted bank customers?
There is a debt culture in South Africa, as many families are forced to take on debt to provide the basics for their family, such as putting food on the table. While there are steps and procedures in place to help people who become over-indebted...
6% Vehicle licence registration fee increase for Western Cape
Western Cape government has released proposed fee increases for vehicle licence registrations for public comment. The average proposed increase is six percent, with the increases coming into effect from 1 April 2017.
Why the National Minimum Wage might not be good news
A National Minimum Wage (NMW) of R3, 500 has been proposed. Yet there are many people who are in disagreement with this on both sides of the fence. Some are arguing that R3, 500 is not enough to support households that often require on...
How safe are Pick n Pay’s tap & go payments?
Pick n Pay stores nationwide are now offering a contactless ‘tap & go’ payment method for purchases under R200. According to the store, this will reduce queues at the tills.