Economics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cape Town’s High-End Property Market Continues To Suffer
10 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In August, reports indicated that the high-end property market had fallen deeper into deflation. Looks like things haven’t improved.
Why The Price Of Coffee Has Risen So Dramatically
03 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Trouble is brewing in some of the world’s largest coffee-producing regions, and it has seriously impacted the price of beans.
SARS Has Some New Rules When It Comes To Trusts And Taxes
11 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS has introduced a number of new complicated measures to ensure that trusts function correctly in terms of tax compliance.
South Africa’s Economy – Four Reasons To Feel Slightly Optimistic
04 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, news broke that we had avoided a recession, thanks in large part to a lack of load shedding. Financial gurus reckon that’s something to smile about.
Be Warned: SARS Is On The Warpath Again
03 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
SARS wants you to know that failure to file your tax returns will be met with the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Comparing SA’s Petrol Prices To The Rest Of The World
22 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
For a few years now, we’ve seen significant fuel price increases, but how do we rank against what people pay for fuel in other parts of the world?
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