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Economics
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“Economic And Political Collapse By 2030” – Dire Prediction For SA’s Future
10 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a Johannesburg-based political and economic risk consultancy, we’re a decade away from being a “failed state”.
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SA’s Latest GDP Numbers Are Ugly
09 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Even though you know full well the numbers are going to be dire, they still sting. Let’s take a closer look at what it all means.
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SA Treasury’s Staggering Economic Warning
19 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the National Treasury released guidelines to government departments and public institutions, stressing that unless changes are made, a crisis looms large.
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Read This Before Accepting Your SARS Auto-Assessment
12 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If SARS issues you with an auto-assessment, usually done via SMS, you should first check that a few things are in order before accepting.
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Municipalities Ranked – Western Cape “Head And Shoulders Above The Rest”
11 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index paints a dismal picture of South Africa’s municipalities.
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This ‘How Much Money You Should Have Saved By 40’ Guide Is Hectic
07 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sometimes it’s tough not to read those ‘how much money you should have saved by 40’ stories and wince.
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Experts Predict “Avalanche Of Crime” As SA Economy Flounders
30 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts predict that the economic collapse brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an exponential increase in crime.
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Forbes Ranks Top Five Banks In SA
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to produce their list of the World’s Best Banks, including five in South Africa.
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April’s SA Economy Bloodbath In Four Graphs
01 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africans spent the month of April under alert level 5 of the lockdown, faced with regulations that rank amongst the strictest in the world.
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Biggest Winners And Losers On The JSE This Year
26 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst some companies have seen their stock rise over the last (almost) five months, others have taken knocks that will be felt for many years to come.
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London-Based Hedge Fund Investors Bet Big Money On South Africa
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A hedge fund with a reputation for making risky but profitable bets has put their faith in, and bet their money on, South Africa.
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Expert Advice On Saving Money During Lockdown [Video]
13 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Many South Africans need to start changing their relationship with money, if we’re going to make it out of this pandemic financially sound.
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Want To Operate Your Business In Alert Level 4? Here’s How To Get Your Certificate
07 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of businesses have been allowed to open their doors during alert level four, provided they have a certificate.
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Expat Tax – The Difference Between SA Tax Resident And Non-SA Tax Resident
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Living overseas? You need to figure out whether you’re a non-South African tax resident, or a South African tax resident, before SARS comes knocking.
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Important Legal Info For Businesses Opening This Week
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what employees and employers need to know about resuming operations this week, and what is expected from all parties.
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Simple Tips For Getting Your Finances In Order During Lockdown
15 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The national lockdown is putting a huge financial strain on many South Africans. Now may be the time to take a closer look at your financial affairs.
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What Lockdown Means For SA Property Market
14 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
While a number of sectors brace themselves for economic strife post-lockdown, some in real estate are cautiously optimistic.
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Well, Looks Like The Mining Industry Is Going Back To Work From April 16
09 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Speculation abounds as we draw closer to the proposed end date of the national lockdown, with some sectors reportedly planning a return to business as usual.
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Jeff Bezos Just Took A Massive Financial Knock
13 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jeff Bezos lost a sizeable chunk of his personal wealth after the stock market crashed, and the economy took a dive.
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Five Major Challenges Businesses Face When Going Global
04 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Congrats – your business is off the ground, killing the competition, and has the potential to go global. Now what?
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Sorry, But We’re Officially In A Recession Again
03 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Statistics South Africa released the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers today, and they’re not at all pretty.
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Budget Speech 2020 – How Much Personal Tax You’ll Be Paying This Year
27 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Tito Mboweni surprised everyone with some good news about personal tax brackets, so let’s see how that’s going to affect your earnings.
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Why The 2020 Budget Is Great For First-Time Homeowners
27 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Tito Mboweni delivered the 2020 budget speech, and there was some good news for first-time homeowners.
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Dismal Woolworths Profits Down By Double Figures
21 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Woolworths is struggling to keep earnings up, as it battles load shedding, economic constraints, and more fashion faux pas.
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Capitec Is Going All Out To Keep Its Customers
18 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Capitec is putting a great deal of effort into making itself the most affordable bank in South Africa, as well as offering new perks.
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Keen To Join SA’s Top 1%? Here’s What You’ll Need To Earn
10 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You don’t need to earn much to crack the top 10% of South African earners, but making the 1% cut is a little tougher.
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These Are The Richest People In Africa
07 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Africa has 54 nations, but only eight countries have billionaires, with South Africa and Egypt leading the pack.
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SARS Warns South Africans To Watch Out For These New Scams
16 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Criminals are capitalising on SARS’ efforts to crack down on tax non-compliance by sending out scam emails and messages.
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SA Taxes In 2020 – What To Expect From The Year Ahead
13 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re not even a month into 2020 and things are already looking iffy for the South African economy. Our tax shortfall needs to be made up somewhere.
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OUCH – World Bank Delivers Kick In The Teeth To SA Economy
09 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The World Bank has been watching on closely as load shedding returns, and the organisation has some pretty bleak predictions about what lies ahead.
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