Written or reviewed by Danielle van Wyk

Is Malusi Gigaba qualified to take the public purse?

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Is Malusi Gigaba qualified to take the public purse?

30 March 2017

President Jacob Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle, the news of which started filtering in close to midnight last night, is being referred to as ‘a night of horrors’ and ‘the night of the long knives.’ Arguably, itȁ...

Is Cape Town’s water safe to drink?

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Is Cape Town’s water safe to drink?

28 March 2017

We speak to The City and ask whether Cape Town's water is still safe to drink, despite resident complaints. 

Why was Gordhan recalled?

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Why was Gordhan recalled?

27 March 2017

What was meant to be a week of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his colleagues conducting the annual international investor roadshow, has turned into a week of economic and political uncertainty as Gordhan was recalled by President Jacob Zuma...

Financial planning: What you need to know

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Financial planning: What you need to know

26 March 2017

To best prepare for your future, proper financial management is crucial. For many of us, the term “financial planning” is a far-removed principle that we know we ought to subscribe to, but we simply don’t get around to it.

Tombstone unveiling costs – are you covered?

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Tombstone unveiling costs – are you covered?

23 March 2017

We look at the costs associated with unveiling a tombstone and ask if you are covered? 

Why SARS won’t give your money back - experts

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Why SARS won’t give your money back - experts

21 March 2017

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it is confident about the probe being conducted by the Tax Ombudsman, Jude Bernard Ngoepe into their systems, but still very few have seen the money owed to them. 

Cape Town City council respond to the water crisis

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Cape Town City council respond to the water crisis

13 March 2017

With only 105 days left of water, the dam levels at 20% and the City of Cape Town being declared a disaster area, the City’s residents are up in arms. But what exactly is the City’s plan?

Travel for less with kulula.com

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Travel for less with kulula.com

12 March 2017

Award winning airline kulula.com announced their new partnership with the global travel awards currency, Avios. Under this partnership, travellers will now be able to fly for less.

Cape Town: A drought disaster area

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Cape Town: A drought disaster area

8 March 2017

After weeks of fake reports doing the rounds and months of water restrictions the City of Cape Town has come out saying there are roughly 113 days of water left.

Taking a look at Fuel efficient cars in 2017

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Taking a look at Fuel efficient cars in 2017

6 March 2017

We take a look at a few of the fuel efficient vehicles available and what they cost. 

Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

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Electricity tariff to increase by 2.2 % in 2017

27 February 2017

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), announced last week that Eskom can implement a 2.2% tariff increase for the 2017/18 period.

Absa and Standard Bank involved in Price fixing scandal

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Absa and Standard Bank involved in Price fixing scandal

16 February 2017

The latest scandal to have hit the banking world comes in the form of the Competition Commission recommending the apprehension and prosecution of 17 international banks.