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RAF payments to be restructured

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RAF payments to be restructured

18 August 2016

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) may soon be replaced by the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) changing the way in which claims are made and paid. 

Online passport and ID applications

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Online passport and ID applications

16 August 2016

You can now apply for your ID or passport online through Home Affairs e-channel. This process allows you to complete the process online.

Absa double debits clients

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Absa double debits clients

15 August 2016

Last week Absa customers took to Hello Peter to complain about double debits on their accounts. On 9 and 10 August, some customers experienced an issue where transactions were being deducted twice from their debit or credit cards.

Fuel price decrease expected in September

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Fuel price decrease expected in September

15 August 2016

The AA have noted that fuel prices could decrease again in September.

New number plates to be issued in 2017

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New number plates to be issued in 2017

11 August 2016

The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced the introduction of a new licence plate format to be implemented in 2017. 

When can your bond approval be reassessed?

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When can your bond approval be reassessed?

9 August 2016

Your bond has been approved and you are looking forward to moving into your new home. But before you go on that spending spree to furnish your new home take a breath. First National Bank (FNB) has warned that taking on more debt after a home loa...

Investment guide: Steinhoff Holdings

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Investment guide: Steinhoff Holdings

9 August 2016

International furniture, household goods and general merchandise manufacturer and retailer Steinhoff International Holdings is set to acquire Mattress Firm Holding, as US-based bedding retailer. Justmoney looks at what impact this may have on it...

Who decides who inherits your retirement death benefits?

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Who decides who inherits your retirement death benefits?

9 August 2016

You may think that you have the final say in who receives your retirement savings upon your death, but it isn’t as easy as stating it in a will. Anyone who is financially dependent on you can claim a portion of your retirement fund death ...

The impact of the elections on SA credit rating

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The impact of the elections on SA credit rating

4 August 2016

The results of the local elections have many wondering how this will affect the decisions of the ratings agencies come the end of the year.

Why women need a unique financial plan

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Why women need a unique financial plan

3 August 2016

As a women it is important that you are financial secure, regardless of whether you are a career woman or a stay at home mom, to ensure you are covered in any eventuality, from illness and disability, to divorce or the death of your spouse.

Local elections: Three incorrect claims

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Local elections: Three incorrect claims

1 August 2016

Over the weekend, the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) held election rallies but according to Africa Check, some of the claims made by all three parties are not accurate.

Nedbank interim financial results

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Nedbank interim financial results

1 August 2016

Nedbank released its interim financial results for 2016 on Monday. According to Nedbank’s presentation, total defaults at the bank increased by 10.4% in the six months to June 2016 compared to June 2015.