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REVEALED: The Buyer Of That $450 Million Leonardo Da Vinci Painting
07 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After the record-breaking sale of the controversial Salvator Mundi went through last month, everyone’s been wondering exactly who snapped it up.
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Christo Wiese Just Lost R32 Billion In A Day
06 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re a little down in the dumps today, and are just clinging on until the end of the week, then consider the shocker that Christo is having.
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This Tax Year Is Going To Be A Nightmare For SARS
05 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Here’s a pretty staggering statistic – 1% of the South African population pays 60% of the personal tax collected by SARS. That doesn’t bode well for our economy.
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The Saddest Bitcoin Story We’ve Ever Read
05 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
James Howells was slightly ahead of the curve when he started racking up thousands of bitcoin back in 2009. Sadly, his foresight wasn’t to be rewarded.
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Here’s Mmusi Maimane’s Six-Point Plan To Fix SA’s Current Economic Mess
05 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As South Africa’s economy continues to decline at a rapid rate, Mmusi Maimane has suggested six simple actions that the government can undertake to fix it.
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Want To Be A Dictator? New App Game Challenges You To Hide Dirty Money Before Investigator Gets You
04 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you have been struggling to get your head around documents like the Panama Papers, this game might just be the insight you need.
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SA Government Going To Get “Caught With Their Pants Down” Over Bitcoin
01 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Bitcoin has taken South Africa by storm, but what is the government doing about regulating the blockchain technology? It appears not that much.
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Here’s How Much The Winklevoss Twins’ Bitcoin Balance Is Worth Now
27 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Winklevii, as they are known, have the third-largest known wallet of bitcoins. Because they got in there early, they’re laughing all the way to the bank,
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This Is How The Russians Use Airbnb To Launder Money
27 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Looking for a way to use that stolen credit card legitimately? Well, well, well, Airbnb might be the place to do it, if you’re up for the extensive pooling of people, that is.
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A Few Stats About Zim’s Economy That Show Just How Badly Mugabe Butchered Things
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Now that Robert Mugabe is on his way out, let’s take a brief look at the economic legacy he has left behind. Yeah, it’s not pretty.
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Another Teen Model Has Sold Her Virginity For Millions (R42 Million)
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
At just 19, an American virgin was the subject of a bid between a businessman, an actor and a politician. Seems some guys are willing to pay a hefty amount.
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Paradise Papers Show Lewis Hamilton Saved R61 Million On This Private Jet [Video]
07 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Lewis Hamilton, Britain’s Formula 1 superstar, found his way out of paying £16.5 million in taxes on his jet alone – and it isn’t the first time he has done something like this.
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Oh Dear, Bitcoin Is Now More Valuable Than The Rand
06 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A blockchain engineer wanted to see where bitcoin ranked in comparison to the rest of the world’s currencies so he created a clone of the global M1 index. Check it.
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Everyone Is Talking About the ‘Paradise Papers’ – Here’s What You Need To Know
06 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over the weekend, over 13.4 million documents were released into the world, revealing the dodgy dealings of everyone from the Queen to Facebook. Here’s what you need to know.
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Nobody Is Going To Tashas Anymore
01 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As South Africa’s economic climate gets a little cloudy, establishments that attract the upper-middle class are losing business. Yup, there’s no queue outside tashas anymore.
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Bitcoin Is Double The Price In Zimbabwe
01 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Due to dire economic circumstances, Zimbabweans have taken to trading in bitcoin in an effort to survive causing its value to soar beyond $10 000.
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The New York Times Wrote A Massive Piece On South Africa And How Economic Apartheid Has Not Ended
26 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 4 Comments
The massive disparities that still exist between white and black in South Africa show how, when it comes to the economic side of things, apartheid never really ended.
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Bitcoin In Zimbabwe Is Currently Soaring – Here’s Why
24 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Bitcoin is currently flying in Zim, with trading prices soaring as the cash-strapped country uses the cryptocurrency as an alternate.
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Family Bets It All On Bitcoin – Moves To Campsite And Waits
20 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Selling everything in exchange for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Didi and his family now live in a campsite in the Netherlands. Genius or massive blunder?
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TIME’s Five Simple Steps To Take In Your 20s And 30s If You Want To Retire Rich
16 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Sometimes looking to the future can be a seriously daunting task, especially when it comes to money. Fear not – follow these simple steps and live the holiday.
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That SARS ‘Offshore Assets’ Amnesty Period Proved Very Profitable
12 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After announcing a tax amnesty programme for those who had money stashed away in offshore accounts, SARS have tallied up the cash.
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A Quick ‘How To’ Guide On The Basics Of Buying And Storing Bitcoin In SA
11 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you have yet to acquire cryptocurrency, it may be because you’re hesitant of venturing into the unknown. Well, here’s a short intro to get you going.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Upper Class Extra-Marital Affairs
05 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When it comes to living life amongst the upper class, extra-marital affairs are expected. After all, such practices are written into the “interlocking DNA of royalty”.
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Wolf Of Wall Street Has Some Very Interesting Things To Say About Bitcoin
03 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
20 years sober, Jordan Belfort is doing just fine these days, He has also released a new book, and of course he has a thing or two to say about Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin Vs. Ethereum – Which Cryptocurrency Comes Out Tops In SA
27 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Investing in cryptocurrency is the new game everyone seems to be playing, but what are the most popular options in South Africa?
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South Africa’s Five Biggest Medical Aid Schemes Rated
27 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
One of those costly monthly expenses, medical aid schemes score terribly on the consumer satisfaction index. So who’s coming out tops amongst the big five?
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Now That The World’s Richest Woman Has Died, This Scandal Is Sure To Hit The Headlines Again
22 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Liliane Bettencourt, the L’Oréal heiress and the world’s richest woman, died after suffering years of dementia. That meant a slew of people trying take advantage of her.
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Local Analysts Suggest Another Hefty Tax Increase Before The End Of The Year
13 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Needing to fill some massive tax holes, analysts are expecting SARS to increase taxes during our Finance Minister’s mini-budget speech in October.
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North Korea Is Stocking Up On Stolen Bitcoin To Fund Their Regime
13 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
With fresh sanctions from the U.N., North Korea is attempting to amass a stash of bitcoin to fund whatever it is that it has planned. War, anyone?
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Experts Say This Is The Single Biggest Reason To Stay Away From Bitcoin
12 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
Cryptocurrencies might be all the rage right now, but one global chief economist has some stern warnings about getting too excited.
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