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Economy is paying the price for ANC declaring war against South Africa

Economy is paying the price for ANC declaring war against South...

It is shocking to see how quickly South Africa's economy is going downhill and yet it should come as no surprise seeing as the...
The Actual Cost of One South African School Day in 2019

The Actual Cost of One South African School Day in 2019

As a South African parent, you’re likely all too familiar with the monthly debit order or regular payment for your children’s school fees. You...
Unlike their South African counterparts, Indian call centre workers have better career prospects Shutterstock

Most call centre jobs are a dead end for South Africa’s...

The South African government believes that the business processing industry is key to job creation. And the sector has indeed created thousands of jobs,...
The truce in the U.S.-China trade war is in tatters.

China-US trade war heats up: 3 reasons it won’t cool down...

China said on May 13 that it will impose new tariffs on a range of American goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s decision...
International Banks: What are the effects of Platinum as a Global Reserve?

International Banks: What are the effects of Platinum as a Global...

Whenever we hear the words “precious metal investment”, our minds are drawn to materials such as gold and silver. After all, gold is renowned...
Petrol price hike in May

Petrol price hike in May

Consumers will have to dig even deeper into their pockets as both grades of petrol are set to increase by 54 cents a litre...
A man offers his services at a traffic intersection in Cape Town. Almost 55% of South African youth are unemployed. EFE-EPA/Nic Bothma

What we learnt from young South Africans about the minimum wage...

National minimum wages are used in many different countries to reduce poverty and inequality. But there are many unanswered questions, such as what their...

Why political meddling with central banks is a terrible idea –...

Central bank independence is increasingly at risk around the world. In the U.S., President Donald Trump said he may nominate two close political allies to...
Most black South Africans don't save for retirement. How to change this

Most black South Africans don’t save for retirement. How to change...

Saving for retirement simply isn’t seen as a priority by many South Africans. This is borne out by data in the Old Mutual Savings...
Foreigners are getting rid of shares on the JSE. Photo: Die Vryburger

Foreigners are getting rid of shares on the JSE

According to Dwaine van Vuuren, a financial analyst, foreigners are getting rid of shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and on government bonds on...

Moneyweb and 22Seven explain the power of compound interest

Compound interest is one of the most powerful financial concepts impacting your wealth. Moneyweb partners with 22Seven to talk about the new Tax Free...

South African citizens are kept hostage, to give the One Trillion...

Eskom, a state-owned entity, and the designated procurer for South Africa’s new nuclear build programme has gone on a charm offensive and commissioned a...