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What you need to know about personal property insurance when travelling
The long awaited festive season is here and as some of you might be getting ready to jet off to a luxurious and well-deserved vacation, it’s important to review your insurance policy.
Will Uber take over the world?
The online transportation network company, Uber, has taken the world by storm, becoming one of the most popular forms of transportation globally but will this service motivate users to eventually offload their vehicles?
How to return unwanted Christmas gifts
From an early age it’s drummed into us that ‘It’s the thought that counts’, but what do when you truly don’t want the Christmas gift you got given? Can it be returned? The short answer is that they can but it ...
Maths “pass mark” for South Africa is 20%
According to a report by CapeTalk, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has instructed public schools to make allowances for all Grade 7 to 9 pupils who have obtained 20% in mathematics, yet pass their other subjects.
Teenagers scammed out of R1 million in Plett Rage Scam
According to reports, approximately 100 matriculants were scammed out of around R1 million after an accommodation booking proofed to be a sham. The matriculants arrived in Plettenberg Bay last week for the annual Matric Rage celebration onl...
South African universities announce 2017 fee increases
In September, higher education and training minister, Blade Nzimade, announced that tuition fee increases for 2017 would be left to the discretion of South African universities, but would be capped at 8%. He stated these increases would not be a...
Concerns over social grant payments from April 2017
According to reports, no clear arrangement has been made for the payment of social grants when the South African Social Services Agency’s (SASSA) contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) ends in March.
Is Hyperli any different from Groupon SA?
A new group buying website has launched in SA. But how does it differ from Groupon, and will it last?
“FSB letter” used in loan scam
The Financial Services Board (FSB) has issued a warning to the public about a scam that solicits money from unsuspecting individuals.
Clicks partners with Shell for a new loyalty programme
Fill up at a participating Shell garage and get rewarded with Clicks ClubCard points. This comes following a new affinity partnership between health and beauty retailer Clicks and Shell South Africa. For every one litre of diesel or fuel that yo...
Lower fuel prices expected in time for Christmas
Ahead of the Department of Energy’s announcement on Friday, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) stated that motorists can look forward to lower fuel prices in December.
South Africa avoids junk status
South Africa has remained above sub-investment as ratings agencies FitchRatings and Moody’s Investor Service announced their ratings decisions on Friday. However, while Moody’s maintained a negative outlook for ...