Articles by Staff Writer

Are we on the verge of another global recession?

9 October 2015 · Staff Writer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut both global and South Africa’s growth forecast on Tuesday, with some claiming that the world is on the verge of another global recession.

Financial tips for couples before marriage

8 October 2015 · Staff Writer

Before marriage it is important to have an understanding of your partner’s financial situation.

FSB is 'Taking Regulation to the People'

8 October 2015 · Staff Writer

October will see the Financial Service Board (FSB) taking to Soweto as part of an initiative dubbed ‘Taking Regulation to the People’. 

Guide: Should you get out of debt review?

6 October 2015 · Staff Writer

This guide explains the various steps of debt review and what you can and cannot do while under debt review.

Fuel prices set to increase tomorrow

6 October 2015 · Staff Writer

Consumers can expect an increase in most fuel prices from tomorrow.

Smart IDs to be available at your local bank

6 October 2015 · Staff Writer

The Department of Home Affairs has partnered with local banks to roll out smart card IDs. 

New Visa regulations hitting SA hard

6 October 2015 · Staff Writer

SATSA has noted an overall drop in tourism since the introduction of the new Visa regulations in June 2014.

Constitutionality of EAOs to be investigated by the courts

5 October 2015 · Staff Writer

The Constitutional Court is set to examine aspects of the law relating to emoluments attachment orders.

Landlords and tenants should know their rights

Landlords and tenants should know their rights

1 October 2015 · Staff Writer

Deciding to enter into the terrain of either letting or renting property can be draining. Which is why it is vital that both landlord and tenant know their rights.

Courts uphold City's bid to stop tolls

1 October 2015 · Staff Writer

In what many are calling a win for the City of Cape Town and its commuters, the Western Cape High Court has set aside SANRAL's Cape Winelands Tolling Project.

FSB cautions consumers against Capital Management Private Wealth

1 October 2015 · Staff Writer

Financial Services Board (FSB) issued a public warning against Capital Management Private Wealth.

VWSA - no impact on use of VW cars

30 September 2015 · Staff Writer

VW South Africa is awaiting the results of an investigation to see if any of the cars affected by the carbon emissions scandal were sold in SA.