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Navigating financial uncertainty: reacting vs responding to global events
Bertie Nel|Published

Navigating financial uncertainty: reacting vs responding to global events

Financial literacy for everyday South Africans: simple steps to start

Michele Jennings|Published

Discover practical steps to improve your financial literacy and take control of your money with this essential guide for South Africans.

How to select the best retirement home for your needs

Marna Maré|Published

Discover essential steps and key questions to consider when choosing the right retirement community for yourself or a loved one. This guide provides practical advice ...

Why thousands of South Africans struggle to report consumer scams

Nicola Mawson|Published

The National Consumer Commission has expanded enforcement action against untraceable suppliers, illicit traders and non-compliant businesses, but research commissioned ...

Addressing the retirement savings gap for South Africa's domestic workers

Yolanda Cezula|Published

Despite recent reforms in South Africa's domestic work sector, a critical gap remains: the lack of retirement savings for domestic workers. This article explores ...

Supreme Court ruling: taxpayers can now use non-legal practitioners in tax court

André Daniels|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal's landmark ruling allows taxpayers to be represented by non-legal practitioners in the Tax Court, challenging SARS' restrictive interpretation ...

How a sudden medical emergency changed one financial adviser's life

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

After a sudden medical emergency left financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans fighting for his life, he learned the hard way about the importance of financial planning ...

All dressed up and deeply in debt

Nicola Mawson|Published

One night, one outfit, one very large bill – and that's before the afterparty. Here's what matric dances really cost and where parents can save.

Point of view: How some South African families are financing education

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore how South African families are increasingly using debt not just for survival, but as a means to secure educational opportunities for their children amidst ...

Is your debt working for you? Recognising good debt vs bad debt

Trecy Tshuma|Published

Explore the fine line between good debt and bad debt, and learn how to manage your borrowing wisely to secure your financial future.

From salary to portfolio: a guide to financial independence

Bertie Nel|Published

Discover how to shift your mindset from merely surviving on your salary to building a sustainable financial portfolio. Learn the essential steps for budgeting, saving, ...

How the SCA Judgment affects diesel refunds for farmers and miners

Willem J Oberholzer|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal's recent ruling on diesel rebates has significant implications for farmers and mining entities in South Africa. This article explores ...

How US-Iran tensions are disrupting global markets

Maarten Ackerman|Published

Explore how the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are reshaping global markets, pushing oil prices higher, and complicating the interest rate ...

NCC untraceable suppliers | Ghost companies leave consumers with no legal recourse

Nicola Mawson|Published

Consumers are increasingly struggling to secure refunds, repairs or redress after suppliers disappear after taking payment, the NCC warns.

Understanding the Escalator Theory: a new approach to investing

Pedri Reyneke|Published

Pedri Reyneke, CEO of Findotec, explores the failures of active fund management in South Africa and introduces 'The Escalator Theory,' emphasising the importance ...

How to safely repatriate your wealth to South Africa

Harry Scherzer|Published

Discover the essential strategies for repatriating your offshore wealth to South Africa, including tips on navigating currency volatility and compliance with tax ...

How rising fuel costs are impacting South African consumer spending

Nicola Mawson|Published

Higher fuel prices are beginning to filter through into South Africa’s economy, with softer payments data pointing to growing pressure on consumers and businesses. ...

Report breaks down how old apartheid patterns still shape SA markets

Nicola Mawson|Published

South Africa’s economy remains deeply shaped by apartheid-era concentration, with dominant firms still controlling large parts of key industries.

National Consumer Commission uncovers 20 more ghost companies affecting South African consumers

Nicola Mawson|Published

The NCC has added 20 more “untraceable suppliers” to its warning list, complicating consumers’ ability to enforce refunds and other protections.

Addressing the alarming rise in youth unemployment in South Africa

Nkosinathi Mahlangu|Published

South Africa's youth unemployment crisis has reached alarming levels, with nearly 46% of young people out of work. As the nation approaches Youth Month, the need ...