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Economics
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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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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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The Simple Mistakes Costing South Africans Millions When They Retire
06 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone wants a decent nest egg when they decide to live the good life, but it’s amazing how a little error here and there can end up costing you millions.
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You Won’t Find A Better Financial Market Summary Than This
16 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nowadays it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the wealth of information at our fingertips, but if you want to be clued up on the markets it’s not that hard.
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A Valid Question – “How Does North Korea Make Its Money?” – Answered
10 Apr 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While the majority of the country lives in abject poverty, Kim and his mates seem to have plenty of money to throw around. So how exactly do they pay the bills?
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Let’s Check In With How Zuma’s Mates Reacted To The Junk Status Downgrade
10 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
As South Africans around the country took to the streets to voice their discontent at Zuma and his recent antics, others claimed to be delighted with the downgrade.
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So, Exactly How Long Does It Take To Come Back From Junk Status?
07 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Looking back over the past three decades, 15 countries having fought back from junk status, we can learn some lessons about what lies ahead for South Africa.
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Hello Junk Status – Here’s How The Downgrade Will Affect You
04 Apr 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Everyone knows a junk status rating isn’t a good thing, but how many people really understand the effect it will have on our daily lives going forward?
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In A Rush? Here Are The Most Important Pointers From Yesterday’s #Budget2017
23 Feb 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
When it comes to the intricacies of the national budget many of us go a little cross-eyed, which is why we’re glad to have the help of the professionals. If it’s moving money in and out of the country we always turn to Currencies Direct, but they also have a handle on what goes down here […]
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BREAKING: Shaun Abrahams And The NPA Withdraw Charges Against Pravin
31 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The NPA are running scared as the depths of their deceit come to light, and now they have begun to try and remedy their epic stuff ups.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Owns McDonald’s SA And Now He Is Selling It
22 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Cyril Ramaphosa is keeping his promise and selling off his last remaining holdings in the Golden Arches – but is this just an act of faith for future elections?
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Bad News Everyone, Even SARS Are Struggling These Days
21 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
SARS is already expecting a shortfall in tax returns this fiscal year, and unfortunately that has some dire repercussions for the country.
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Everything You Really Should Know About The Pravin Gordhan / Jacob Zuma Situation
26 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Hawks are once again on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s case, and he has once again refused to do what they demand. Let’s get up to speed.
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Proof That South Africans Are Still A Pretty Miserable Bunch
10 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Eish, things just aren’t working in our country’s favour at the moment – but hopefully our citizens aren’t as miserable as our economy is looking.
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This Is How Many South Africans Take Home More Than R100,000 A Month
23 Jun 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Earning a salary of over R100 000 per month places you in a very elite income bracket, especially in South Africa. Here are how the numbers stack up.
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If We’re Cut To Junk Status, It’s Actually Not A Bad Thing – This Is Why
27 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Junk status this and junk status that, right? Well perhaps this seemingly inevitable downgrade will not be the end of the world.
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Absa About To Become South Africa’s First ‘Black Bank’
24 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Public Investment Corporation is looking into taking over shares in Absa, but what will it mean to the country if another investment goes wrong?
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Let’s Talk About How Much Money The Cape Town Film Industry Adds To The Economy
19 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While Cape Town attracts A-list celebrities for casual holidays, prolonged stays generally mean they must be filming.
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Very Interesting – More Info On The Billions Our Government Is Pumping Into Small Business
12 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In an effort to keep our economic rating above that of junk status, a fund has been set up by both private and social sectors to ensure we’ll stay lekker.
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R13 / $1 Fast Approaching – The Rand Is Getting Ridiculous Now
21 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The rand has suddenly increased against the dollar, and we’re all holding fingers that it will only get better. However, analysts sing a different tune.
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What’s The Deal With Offshore Accounts In South Africa? Read This Now
20 Apr 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Have you got some offshore accounts and want to regularise your affairs before the tax amnesty wears off? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Local Finance Experts Crush Zuma’s ‘The Economy Is Owned By Whites’ Claims
31 Mar 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may have heard those claims that black South Africans own just 3% of the country’s economy. These guys think that’s a load of bollocks.
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A Downgrade For South Africa Might Be A Good Thing – This Is Why
01 Mar 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Time to panic Jannie, pack the bags and book the first flight outta here. Or maybe not, because sometimes things must get worse before they can get better.
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This Is How Many Millionaires Left South Africa Last Year – Thanks, Zuma
29 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Man, South Africa’s financial climate is scaring away all the rich folk, and they are choosing countries that are pretty average, too.
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What’s Up With The Looming Sugar Tax
26 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a new tax coming to town and it’s all about South Africa’s sugar consumption – here’s what you need to know.
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What Do The Budget Speech Outcomes Mean For You
25 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
With the 2016 budget speech come and gone, what does that mean for personal and income tax returns? We got you covered.
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We’ve Summarised The Budget Speech For You
25 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan delivered his budget speech yesterday and, although some may be a bit confused, check out our breakdown.
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WATCH LIVE NOW: The Finance Minister Is Presenting The Budget To Parliament
24 Feb 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s time to spend all that crazy tax money, but first Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will present his budget to Parliament.
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South Africa Is THE Cheapest Country In The World To Live And Retire
22 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
South Africa may be suffering from a variety of financial woes, but our living expenses are the cheapest in the world.
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This Is Why Zuma Suddenly Changed His Vibe On Nkandla
04 Feb 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Zuma’s statement to pay back a yet-to-be-determined amount of the 250 million he “owes” the state could just be another one of his ploys to win back some internal support in the ANC.
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