Articles by Jessica Anne Wood

Eskom public hearings for tariff hike commence

Eskom public hearings for tariff hike commence

17 January 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

NERSA's public hearings into whether or not Eskom should be granted a tariff increase have commenced.

Government bows down to demands from COSATU

Government bows down to demands from COSATU

18 February 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Selected tax amendments that were to be implemented on 1 March 2016 are to be postponed by two years. 

Should you invest in Absa if Barclays exits?

Should you invest in Absa if Barclays exits?

2 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Barclays is set to sell its stake in Absa, but should you still invest in them?

NERSA approves Eskom tariff hike request

NERSA approves Eskom tariff hike request

2 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

NERSA has approved Eskom's 9.4% tariff hike.

The Hawks and Minister Gordhan: What is really happening?

The Hawks and Minister Gordhan: What is really happening?

6 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Justmoney breaks down the Pravin Gordhan and Hawks situation to help you understand. 

SAA partners with Marriott to make your rewards go further

SAA partners with Marriott to make your rewards go further

6 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

SAA Voyager Miles and Marriott Rewards have partnered to allow their members more options with their loyalty points.

Liberty Life ordered by Ombudsman to pay interest

Liberty Life ordered by Ombudsman to pay interest

6 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Liberty Life has been ordered by the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance to pay interest of more than R300 000.

Is Old Mutual restructuring?

Is Old Mutual restructuring?

6 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Old Mutual will make an announcement on 11 March as to whether or not rumours of its restructuring are true.

Capital Gains Tax – how does this affect you?

Capital Gains Tax – how does this affect you?

8 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Tony Barrett from FNB explains the implications of the proposed changes to capital gains tax.

What is the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme?

What is the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme?

8 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The new Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme for foreign assets starts in October, we look at what is known so far.

Capfin offers one month interest free loan

Capfin offers one month interest free loan

9 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

Capfin is offering customers a one month interest free loan with a 10% initiation charge.

Beware of illegal funeral policies – FSB

Beware of illegal funeral policies – FSB

10 March 2016 · Jessica Anne Wood

The FSB is investigating sic funeral policy providers for illegally selling the policies.