Articles by Staff Writer

Curators seek to freeze Pretorius' family assets

6 November 2012 · Staff Writer

According to reports curators of the RFAV Trust, a scheme managed by the late Herman Pretorius, are trying to freeze the the Pretorius family assets.

Life insurers see rise in fraudulent claims

7 November 2012 · Staff Writer

SA life insurers saw an increase in the value of prevented fraudulent death, disability and funeral cover claims in 2011.

Banks to refund some 1Time passengers

5 November 2012 · Staff Writer

While some can apply for refunds from banks, cash payers may have a fight on their hands to get refunds from 1Time.

Top tips for tenants

29 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Sometimes tenants find they don't get any help when things go wrong. But with careful management, you can avoid unpleasant situations.

SA has a solid fiscal framework

25 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, said today that South African had a solid fiscal framework and that there was enough money in the system.

Gordhan must rein in wasteful expenditure

24 October 2012 · Staff Writer

In the run up to the MTBPS the DA is urging Gordhan to rein in wasteful expenditure and not bow to populist pressure.

Twenty percent of sellers downscale due to financial pressures

19 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Financial pressures are forcing 20% of property owners to sell their homes and downscale finds FNB.

Investec launches gold ETN

23 October 2012 · Staff Writer

The Investec gold exchange traded note (ETN) was listed on the main board of the JSE last week.

Breast cancer treatment can cost around R500 000

18 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Medical expenses can hit your wallet so it's vital to understand your medical benefits.

Don't panic over investments

17 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Active managers are underperforming but now is not the right time to sell out, believes Nina Saad of Investment Solutions.

SA economic prospects decline amid unrest

16 October 2012 · Staff Writer

OMIGSA's chief ecnomist is not optimistic that conditions stimulating growth will improve significantly over the near-term.

Rating agency downgrades long term foreign currency rating

15 October 2012 · Staff Writer

Social tensions may result in amplified spending pressures undermining the fiscal consolidation path, believes S&P.