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Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

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Petrol to decrease by 99 cents

31 July 2016

Good news for motorists this month, fuel prices are decreasing this Wednesday (3 August).

The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

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The effect of a junk status on debt in SA

31 July 2016

Justmoney looks at the impact that a credit ratings downgrade could have on debt in South Africa.

National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

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National minimum wage: What business leaders, Malema and the government say about it

28 July 2016

Government wants the national minimum wage (NMW) to be implemented later this year. However, there are still disputes regarding what the NMW should be.  

Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

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Graduate tax – The thinking behind it

26 July 2016

Following reports of a proposed graduate tax to help cover university tuition costs for students, Justmoney contacted Universities South Africa, the organisation that put the idea forward.

Biometric payments – The future of shopping?

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Biometric payments – The future of shopping?

26 July 2016

The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) is working with MasterCard and Visa to facilitate biometric authentication on payment cards.

Sending money to Zimbabwe

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Sending money to Zimbabwe

25 July 2016

Sending money across the border to family members still in Zimbabwe, as well as other African countries, is something that many people do. Justmoney looks at the cost involved in cross-border money transfers.

Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

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Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

25 July 2016

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 ...

A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

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A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

25 July 2016

In an ever-evolving world, digital currencies are being accepted by some product and service providers as payment, but not yet by the major banks. Bitcoin is accepted at over 30,000 online websites through Payfast, one of South Africa’s p...

SA insurance gap widening

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SA insurance gap widening

21 July 2016

The insurance gap in South Africa is widening, but technological advances might be the way to address this issue.

Are South Africans cutting back?

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Are South Africans cutting back?

21 July 2016

In tough economic times, people feel the need to tighten their belts and cut back on their spending, but many people are still finding ways to afford their wants.

What to expect from the repo rate announcement

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What to expect from the repo rate announcement

20 July 2016

In the lead up to the announcement, there has been much speculation as to the decision, with many stating that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 7%.

3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

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3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

20 July 2016

Insurance can be costly and is one of the areas where people try to save on expenses. However, this can end up hurting you financially in the long run if you need to make a claim and you have skimped on your insurance.