Articles by Staff Writer

Capitec not off the hook with regulator

23 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The NCR has alleged that Capitec breached credit laws. Last time it lost its case but it has appealed the decision. 

Soaring medical malpractice claims needs intervention

19 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Medical practioners are struggling to afford insurance against malpractice claims.

Cashless transactions on its way

18 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Cashless transactions, via mobile phones, could replace cash and card payments.

How Treasury are to aid your retirement prospects

17 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Retirement reformes are being championed by National Treasury, with a number of key objectives to improve it. 

The truth about retail savings bonds

17 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Retails savings bonds were introduced by government in 2004 in a bid to get South Africans to save. But how practical is this type of savings vehicle?

SA cabinet costs taxpayers millions

12 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Maintaining the lifestyle of our Cabinet ministers is causing opposition parties to question the cost.

Downgrade could topple SA investment prospects

13 June 2014 · Staff Writer

South Africa's currency is in a fragile state with two potential downgrades.

Platinum strike could cause a recession

11 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The ripple effect of the strike in the platinum industry appears to be getting worse.

FNB raises Easy Account fees

9 June 2014 · Staff Writer

We compared FNB's EasyAccount to other affordable bank accounts to rate its affordability now that FNB plans to raise the account's fees. 

What can doctors and dentists charge you

10 June 2014 · Staff Writer

We interviewed Heidi Kruger of the BHF to ask how consumers can find out if they are being overcharged by medical professionals. 

Get R25000 free life cover with Liberty

6 June 2014 · Staff Writer

Liberty is offering R25,000 worth of life cover for a year. But who qualifies for this cover?

Pasa to tighten rules on debit orders

4 June 2014 · Staff Writer

The Payments Association of South Africa will be enforcing stricter rules to curb incidents of illegal debiting.