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Graduate tax would not be fair – economist
The ongoing issue of the cost of tertiary education in South Africa, together with the #FeesMustFall movement, lead to the establishment of a Fees Commission of Inquiry into university funding. Universities South Africa has reportedly ...
Discovery Vitality makes U-turn in earning Vitality rewards
This week Discovery made a U-turn in some of the ways in which Vitality members earned rewards points. The insurance company added that it would be introducing more opportunities to earn fitness points, including new categories for heart rate wo...
10 Worthy causes to donate to and help on Mandela Day
Mandela Day is today (18 July 2016) and if it has snuck up on you and you haven’t yet decided what to do Justmoney has come up with a quick list of companies and organisations that you can help out financially (or with your time) to ...
Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?
Food price inflation has affected many consumers in recent months. Factors leading to this have included tough economic conditions, as well as the ongoing drought. When comparing the inflation of four of South Africa’s largest r...
Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%
National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.
Proposed taxation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Treasury have published the proposal for the sugar tax on beverages on its website and are asking members of the public for comment. This follows after Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, announced in his budget speech that sugary drinks would be ...
Wild animals unleashed at Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has launched another collectable promotion, approximately a year after its apparently successful Stikeez promotion.
Another supermarket gimmick?
Checkers is the latest store to launch a 'free' collectable targeted at children, available when you spend R150.
July sees another fuel hike for commuters
Commuters are set for another fuel price increase today, unleaded petrol prices are to increase by between eight and 11 cents, and diesel between 41 and 42 cents.
SA not affected by VW buy back deal
SA Volkswagen drivers will not be affected by the deal the company has struck in the United States following the diesel emissions scandal.
Who will be the new Public Protector?
The names of the candidates have been released and all eyes will now be on the ad hoc committee that has been established to manage the interview process and appoint a new Public Protector.
Nkandla donations scam – Presidency warning
The Presidency issued a warning today about fraudsters asking people for money to support President Zuma in paying back over R7.8 million in non-security related upgrades.