South Africa received a credit downgrade during the first quarter of 2017. The first impact of the downgrade could be seen in government bonds and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, where […]
Looking at the attitude of consumers towards financial institutions, it is clear a level of mistrust of consistently there, it would seem SA consumers shun banks. While most have bank […]
In South Africa, the high cost of living combined with a lack of financial literacy has generously contributed to the debt trap that many consumers find themselves in. While saving […]
In South Africa, the harsh reality of poverty can be seen on every corner. For most people in our country, going to bed with an empty stomach has become the […]
When planning for retirement, which every consumer should do well ahead of the time, there are a few vital elements that you must include. From the general saving ideas to […]
The beginning of 2017 has been a rough year for SARS as they have fallen into hot water, once again. In March of 2017, rumours started circulating that SARS was […]
On the 31st of March 2017, it was reported that Jacob Zuma had the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, replaced due to a disagreement regarding a nuclear power plant. This […]
It seems the #ZumaMustFall tag is back in full force, and for good reason. While South Africans were riding high on the best performance of the Rand in over two […]
Almost 9 million South Africans were victims of cybercrime in the last year, according to a study by internet security company Norton, which is expected to cost businesses up to […]
A time of celebration and family, Easter can often be a costly time of the year. From chocolate eggs to an elaborate Sunday lunches, this is a time to put […]