Articles by Staff Writer

Is South Africa experiencing a property shortage?

27 January 2015 · Staff Writer

The end of 2014 saw the demand for properties slightly outweigh the supply.

Local money transfer operator offers competitive fees

26 January 2015 · Staff Writer

A new standalone money transfer operator called Mama Money has entered the market, offering customers low fees.

The intermediate’s guide to investing

23 January 2015 · Staff Writer

This guide will look at investing options for intermediate investors.

Why is it important to update your will?

23 January 2015 · Staff Writer

It is important that your will is updated regularly to reflect any changes that may have taken place in your life.

Useful loadshedding apps that will keep you updated

23 January 2015 · Staff Writer

There are now mobile apps which can tell you when you are going to be in the dark.

Sale of government assets to fund Eskom

23 January 2015 · Staff Writer

Minister Nhlanhla Nene said that the government has identified non-strategic state assets that it will sell in order to raise R20 billion to assist Eskom.

Sentencing of Dr Wouter Basson postponed to 23 January 2015

22 January 2015 · Staff Writer

A High Court application was lodged by the legal Counsel of Dr Wouter Basson to postpone proceedings to the 23 January this year. 

Petrol prices to continue dropping

22 January 2015 · Staff Writer

The petrol prices could reportedly drop by another R1 in the first week of February.

Public disclosure of political funders is necessary

22 January 2015 · Staff Writer

My Vote Counts is calling on Parliament to pass legislation to make it compulsory for political parties to disclose the names of private funders.

Chemical Industries National Provident Fund probed for maladministration

22 January 2015 · Staff Writer

The Registrar of Pension Funds is probing the Chemical Industries National Provident Fund for maladministration. 

Data sharing for free

21 January 2015 · Staff Writer

Data Share is a new a service which allows MTN customers to link up and share data with up to 20 MTN numbers.

Will fringe benefits push up the price of cars?

21 January 2015 · Staff Writer

The fringe benefit will allow employers to deduct tax from an employee's PAYE for the use of a company car within certain guidelines.