News articles
6% Vehicle licence registration fee increase for Western Cape
Western Cape government has released proposed fee increases for vehicle licence registrations for public comment. The average proposed increase is six percent, with the increases coming into effect from 1 April 2017.
Petrol price expected to decline in December
There’s some good news for December as motorists could be in for a respite in the fuel price come December, with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) predicting a price reduction.
Career app offers guidance to students
TshedzaApp was developed by Mbavhalelo Mabogo with the aim of helping students choose the right career path for them.
Could new updates revive Pokémon Go?
Recent reports have claimed that the creators of Pokémon Go are releasing several exciting features within the overnight sensation app to lure back players who have stopped playing.
Retailers taking legal action against the NCA
A number of retailers are taking the National Credit Regulator (NCR) to court with the aim of having parts of the affordability assessment criteria declared unlawful and constitutionally invalid. It is understood that the retailers involved incl...
Emirates ticket scam does the rounds
Consumers are being tricked into giving away their personal details by an advert that is claiming to offer two free tickets from Emirates airways.
5 Ways Trump’s win will impact South Africa
With America so (geographically) far away we may be forgiven for thinking that the latest election outcome will not affect us. But we’d be dead wrong, and here’s why.
Social grants to see changes?
The Department of Social Development has submitted amendments to the Social Assistance Act for public comment. At a media briefing, Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini, announced the proposed changes to the Act, which include i...
How to plan for Christmas early and cut costs
Spending time and feasting with your loved ones, exchanging gifts, travelling, and shopping can be fun, but it all needs planning - and it’s costly.
Why I’m not surprised about Groupon South Africa’s demise
Today Groupon South Africa announced it is shutting its doors with a simple message on its website: “We are sorry to inform you that as of 4 November 2016 Groupon has wound down its operations in South Africa and we are unable to offer yo...
Free data for university students
Telkom and Cell C are providing students from universities across South Africa with free data to access academic material after missing lecturers due to the on-going strikes.
What should stores tell you before opening an account?
Many stores offer consumers the option of opening an account. This access to credit allows you the ability to buy items you otherwise would not have been able to purchase. However, stores still need to carry out affordability assessments, and pr...