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Economics
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Our Central Bank Is Preparing For The Total Power Grid Collapse
31 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
While some reckon a total system collapse is unlikely to occur, it is not impossible, according to The South African Reserve Bank’s Deputy Governor Kuben Naidoo who spoke of a contingency plan in case.
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You Know The Rolling Blackouts Are More Serious When Pick N Pay’s Chairperson Is Worried About Food Shortages And Social Unrest
05 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
While our politicians are fighting about who to blame for the lack of power in this country, our supermarkets are struggling to keep enough food on the shelves to feed the people.
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Capitec Data Shows That South Africans Are Getting Poorer
25 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
And we’re not even talking about Tuesday when Capitec clients opened their accounts on payday only to find a heart-and-gut-wrenching bank balance of R0,0.
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When SA’s Economy Is On A Precipice, The R10m-R100m Property Market Booms
12 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
I know, it feels like dire times, and yet the luxury property market is absolutely booming.
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Great For South Africa That Belgium King And Queen Are Visiting
22 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Despite how rof South Africa is looking on the international scene, Belgium is giving us a vote of confidence.
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International Corruption Index Says South Africa Is Just Average
31 Jan 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Somehow, the latest corruption perceptions index reveals South Africa as merely average on an international scale of corruption
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Home Loan Shocker – How Much More You’re Paying These Days
25 Nov 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Welcome to home ownership and good luck keeping up with your monthly repayments, especially in light of yesterday’s announcement.
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Why People On TikTok Are Talking About Dabloons
25 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
TikTok is precisely the place where a niche in-joke rapidly becomes an immersive roleplaying game within a matter of days.
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Direct Link Between Extramarital Affairs And Inflation
18 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Some experts believe that the reason eyes are wandering outside of marriages is largely down to arguments over money.
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Yes, It’s Time To Get Ready For A Global Recession
29 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The warning bells and seatbelt lights are flashing regarding the global economy as the odds of a severe recession keep climbing.
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SA’s University Graduates Aren’t Keen On Sticking Around
16 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
South Africa’s brain drain shows no sign of slowing down, according to the results of a new survey.
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Yes, People Are Eating More Junk Food – Here’s Why
22 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
I guess the effects of ‘That Sugar Film’ have worn off and people have forgotten that sugary drinks are the worst.
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South Africans Earning More Than R500k A Year Are Part Of An Elite Club
12 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) revealed that the personal income divide between South Africans is growing and will only be getting worse.
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The Latest Worry – South Africa Could Be ‘Greylisted’
11 Aug 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s talk of South Africa being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force. That may not sound like something that should concern you too much but it could have real-world implications for all of us.
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Stores Are Considering Telling People To Keep Returns At No Charge
28 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
US retail giants are finding themselves stuck with unprecedented levels of excess inventory, which they’re struggling to keep in storage.
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There’s More Talk Of Petrol Hitting R40 A Litre
28 Jun 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Although it’s just speculation at this point, I shudder to think of the knock-on effects that would come with fuel hitting R40 a litre.
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We Better Get Used To Videos Of People Fleeing Petrol Stations Without Paying
31 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Two 21-year-olds were arrested for driving off from a Westville Engen petrol station without paying for their tank of fuel.
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Why They Reckon A Global Recession Is Coming
27 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The last global recession in 2009, dubbed The Great Recession, began when the American housing market went from boom to bust.
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June Is Going To Be A Rough Month
20 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Batten down the hatches, because here comes trouble. It’s not just the cost of filling up that suffers when fuel prices surge.
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A Brief History Of Why Our Currency Is Called The Rand
20 Apr 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
When you think of the South African rand compared to the pound, for example, you don’t exactly see gold. But that is precisely the history behind the name of our currency.
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The Crazy Naspers / Eskom Stat That Has Investors Worried
23 Mar 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Naspers, which owns large stakes in South African companies like Media24, MultiChoice, and Takealot, has long been popular with those who dabble on the JSE.
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Not A Great Year For South Africa’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals
03 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) grew substantially across the globe over the last two years, although the opposite is true for South Africa.
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How Much More You’ll Pay For Booze And Cigarettes This Year
24 Feb 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled his 2022/2023 budget in parliament. Let’s take a closer look at the various ‘sin tax’ numbers.
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No Surprise Who Tops The World’s Most Valuable Brands List This Year
27 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Judging by the Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2022, some have fared better than others.
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December Was A Good Month For Toyota
11 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
South Africa’s new car sales and exports have had a few knocks to contend with over the past while. Toyota still manages to dominate the former.
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There’s A New World’s Most Expensive City To Live In
01 Dec 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) called it last year, saying that 2021’s most expensive city to live in would come out of nowhere due to economic changes from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coffee Lovers Could Be In For A Nasty Surprise
15 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the past year, coffee bean prices have already doubled. There could be more bad news to come.
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How Elon Musk Can Enjoy His Billions Without Selling Stock
12 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Tesla co-founder has now sold about 4,5 million shares, raising over $5 billion, which amounts to roughly 3% of his stake in the company.
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Worldwide Breakdown Expected In A Few Decades – These Countries Could Survive
30 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new study suggests that a global societal collapse is very likely “within a few decades”, but there are a few countries that could keep civilisation afloat.
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Here’s What President Ramaphosa And Our Ministers Are Pulling In These Days
01 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The president and other top-earning ministers will see their paycheques remain the same for the second year in a row, but they’re still taking home a decent salary.
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