Articles by Staff Writer

How local government could boost township businesses

16 October 2014 · Staff Writer

Over the next five years the Gauteng government will invest more than R1billion to build and improve infrastructure for township economies.

Fraudulent lenders disposing of shareholders investments

15 October 2014 · Staff Writer

The FSB is conducting an investigation into the affairs of DMC Holdings and its associated institutions.

Need a home loan? Phone a friend

15 October 2014 · Staff Writer

If affordability is a problem, co-ownership is becoming a viable option for an increasing number of first time home buyers according to a number of commentators.

Why it will be compulsory to insure your car

14 October 2014 · Staff Writer

Insurance companies are wanting to impose blanket third party cover on all drivers.

Top financial terms which are misunderstood

13 October 2014 · Staff Writer

More than half of South Africans do not understand financial terms.

Make money from recycling old cartridges through M4JAM

10 October 2014 · Staff Writer

M4JAM in partnership with Green Office is paying users R5 to return toner cartridges to Green Office for recycling.

Are you liable for historic debt?

10 October 2014 · Staff Writer

Municipalities are finding more “creative” ways to collect debt, as South Africans are reported to owe R87 billion to them.

FlySafair launches with high hopes

10 October 2014 · Staff Writer

FlySafair is set to launch next week with cheaper domestic flights along popular fight routes.

Zuma appoints new Sarb governor

8 October 2014 · Staff Writer

On Monday President Jacob Zuma announced the appointment of Lesetja Kganyago as the next governor of the SARB.

Beware of the changing bank details scam

8 October 2014 · Staff Writer

The Sabric has recently warned that crooks are sending people emails or letters telling them that a supplier that they deal with has changed their banking account details.

Is your child spending your money on online games?

8 October 2014 · Staff Writer

Many games are labelled as ‘free’, which is true in terms of download costs. However, updating the game, adding extras, or rising up a level could cost money.

NCR probes lenders over repossession sale shortfalls

7 October 2014 · Staff Writer

The NCR has received a number of complaints that lenders have left consumers with large shortfalls after repossessing their homes.