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More data at a lower price with Cell C
Local cell phone network provider Cell C has launched five LTE packages, offering consumers higher speed data services at a lower price.
Is Cyril Ramaphosa preparing to run for president?
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has disposed of all investments, excluding his property portfolio, with the sale of McDonald’s South Africa to Emirates-based MSA Holdings. Many believe this could mark his intent to run for president.
Uber upgrades safety features
After numerous safety concerns, the ridesharing app, Uber, has announced that they are undergoing numerous security updates to ensure the safety of both passengers and drivers.
Vodacom gets government contract
A Bloomberg report revealed that cellular network Vodacom has been awarded a four year contract to supply government. The details of the deal are not yet clear, however, the value of the contract is approximately R5 billion ($350 million).
Fuel prices expected to rise in October
The respite in fuel prices may be at an end, with the industry warning of possible price hikes come October.
SARS suspends Jonas Makwakwa
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has suspended Jonas Makwakwa, second in charge at the tax agency. This follows reports earlier this week of suspicious deposits into Makwakwa’s personal bank account since 2010 amounting ...
Students forced to straighten their hair; at what cost?
The last two weeks have had the country divided around the claims from black students from various schools that they were being discriminated against with regards to how they were being allowed to wear their hair. Some were encouraged to straigh...
SAA – Is it time to privatise?
The question of whether or not South African Airways (SAA), the country’s national carrier, should be privatised, has been asked many times over the past few years. Justmoney investigates this claim.
Uber-Wesbank deal
According to the reports, last Thursday Alon Lits, regional general manager for Uber in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced at the FNB Franchise Summit that over 600 vehicles have been leased to Uber since the signing of the vehicle financing dea...
Motorists breathe easy in September
Fuel prices will be decreasing again in September, the Department of Energy announced today.
The Public Protector – How can this body help you?
Ahead of the formal appointment of the new Public Protector, who will take full control of the office at the end of September, Justmoney looks at this vital Chapter 9 and how it can help you.
Reduction in junior doctor’s working hours
After the death of junior doctor Ilne Markwat, the Western Cape’s Health Department has announced the reduction of junior doctors working hours. Markwat died following a vehicle accident which has been blamed on exhaustion follow an exces...