Written or reviewed by Athenkosi Sawutana
Inside the car dealership: When is the best time to buy a car?
This week Justmoney discovers the best times to buy a car in South Africa, especially when you are on a budget.
Why tax evasion shouldn’t cross your mind
In recent years the South African Revenue Services (SARS) has seen a decline in tax compliance. Government corruption and lack of tax education have been cited as some of the reasons citizens evade or avoid their taxes.
The cost of sending money home to neighbouring countries
Transferring money home within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) provides vital financial support for many households in neighbouring countries.
Perseverance – all a trader needs to sustain his business
When I arrive at his stall, Zingisa Perseverance Mngculu is chatting to his friend. It’s a quiet Tuesday afternoon and, as time passes, customers arrive one-by-one to purchase fruit and vegetables.
My two cents on the Nedbank MobiMoney account
In November last year Nedbank, launched a mobile account called MobiMoney. This account is similar to one of its existing accounts called Send Imali. However, it’s not only limited to existing Nedbank clients.
Register your customary marriage or lose the right to inherit estate
December is that time of the year when we will see at least one suitor sending his uncles to negotiate the price of his future wife. Lobola, as the bride price is known, has always been an important element of the African marriage.
Old Mutual launches filtration plant to save water
Old Mutual recently launched the first corporate waste-to-drinking-water filtration plant in South Africa at Pinelands.
Politics impeding SA growth – economist
Too much focus on politics is holding back South Africa’s economy. Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib, said in an interview with Justmoney that investors are reluctant to invest in a country with inconsistent policies.
Shoprite/Checkers workers fight for decent income
Shoprite/Checkers workers have demanded that the company raise their basic income. This is after the National Transport Movement (NTM) accused the Shoprite group of paying some of their employees R400 a week.
5 reasons the NHI amendments could be what the doctor ordered
Changes to align medical aid schemes to the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) were proposed on Thursday by Aaron Motsoaledi, the Minister of Health. The announcement was received with mixed feelings, some claiming the NHI itself was unsus...
Sassa recipients strike gold as new card is unveiled
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) recently launched a new gold card which boasts not just new features, but benefits as well.
Will your spouse leave you in 5 years’ time?
Divorce rates are the highest among couples who have been married for five to nine years. This is according to data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Wednesday.