Nersa approves Eskom tariff hikes: what this means for consumers

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As NERSA approves significant electricity tariff increases for Eskom direct customers and municipalities, find out what this means for your pocket and the future ...

South African citrus industry poised for growth despite challenges

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Discover how South Africa's citrus industry is on the brink of transformation, as leaders gather at the Citrus Summit to confront challenges and unlock new opportunities ...

South African Billionaire Iqbal Survé receives award from global Climate Change Forum

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In a world teetering on the edge of climate catastrophe, where political will often falters and corporate rhetoric seldom translates into tangible impact, the Climate ...

AHF South Africa urges leaders to take a stand and advocate for equal rights and resources in the WHO Pandemic Agreement

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The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and other civil society organisations and stakeholders strengthen advocacy ahead of the INB12, a critical milestone in the negotiations ...

SAIPA launches groundbreaking initiative - elevates access to accountancy with complimentary 12-month membership

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For the first time, SAIPA is offering a year’s free membership to candidates who successfully pass its Professional Evaluation (PE) assessment.

The Unmasking Project: Individual behind ghost account revealed

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The face behind the ghost account ‘Goolammv’ on X (previously Twitter) has been revealed.

Independent Media Presents the Unmasking Project

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An initiative by Independent Media and IOL will see a series of articles and multimedia content that will expose glaring threats to our democracy.

Dawie Roodt & Zunaid Moti on webinar

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Businessman and billionaire investor Zunaid Moti’s acclaimed MotiMoves business mentorship webinar hosts prominent economist and media personality Dawie Roodt.

Youth Month: Not having proper insurance can leave a hole in your pocket

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Remember that the policy is assessed based on your risk profile, which is determined by the answers you provide to your insurer when setting up the policy.

How AI can help small and medium-sized retailers compete

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Technology is evolving at such a rapid pace that small and medium-sized shops should consider how they might leverage AI and automation to stay ahead of the competition. ...

Nintendo doesn’t disappoint with its sequel to the game of the decade

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Players of “Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” are encouraged to indulge their creativity at every turn in the sprawling hills, caverns, and skies of Hyrule.

What you need to know if you are a freelancer and wanting to buy a house

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Freelancers, those working on commission or sourcing their income from gigs, and many other independent earners, often find themselves facing a brick wall when applying ...

No start-up capital? Four alternative ways you can secure funding

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“With grit, determination and some creative out-of-the-box thinking, you can fund your start-up or side hustle with a range of alternative small business finance ...

4 tips to help you save and budget before you buy a car

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Buying a car is an important financial decision that needs careful consideration, especially if you are a first-time buyer.

In tough financial times don’t put all of your financial eggs in one basket

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With interest rates rising, it is the right time for people to start spreading their savings and investments around and thinking about ways of getting the best returns ...

Debt counselling won’t have a long-term negative impact on your credit score

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If you pay back your debt, your credit score will not be negatively affected over the long term.

9 ways you can get most out of your insurance while you are on holiday

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With the Easter holidays and the long weekend upon us many people will be thinking about or planning to go on holiday.

6 ways women can boost their retirement savings despite the gender pay gap

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There is huge gender retirement gap, where women are significantly worse off than men when it comes to their retirement savings.

Treasury insists exemption of Eskom’s financials won’t harm efforts to expose corruption

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Finance Minster Enoch Godongwana’s office said the power utility is still required to table financial and non-financial information on irregular, fruitless and wasteful ...

A shift from the traditional is key if young people want a good life when they retire

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Young people need to think of retirement as another transition that comes when their lifestyle can no longer be funded by what they earn.

Consumers have to dig deep as the average cost for a food basket moves closer to R5 000

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On a month-on-month basis, the average cost of the household food basket increased by R37. 87, from R4 928. 34 in February 2023 to R4 966. 20 in March 2023.

Think twice before cancelling your insurance, you may regret it later on

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If people have been thinking of cancelling their insurance cover to reduce their expenses they may want to reconsider.

If you are in debt, know your consumer rights

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It is critical that people understand and actively exercise their various rights and responsibilities under the National Credit Act (NCA).

6 ways you can live the life you want after retirement

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While you may be living the good life now, it is important to think about your future and life after retirement when you are no longer receiving a pay cheque.

Know your rights if the details on your credit report are wrong

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Did you know that South African consumers have the right to dispute any credit information that is factually incorrect on their credit report and to have the information ...