Money
SA’s Super-Rich Haven’t Let COVID-19 Stop The Jet-Setting Lifestyle
25 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters worldwide, has awakened the super-rich to the need to fortify themselves against future health and climate crises.
Britain’s “Costliest Divorce” Is Getting Even Messier
23 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Legal proceedings between Farkhad Akhmedov and his now ex-wife, Tatiana Akhmedova, have expanded to include their son, who is facing criminal charges.
Let’s Have A Squizz At Pastor Bushiri’s Jets, Cars, And Home
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Self-styled ‘prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri and his wife finally handed themselves over to Malawian authorities yesterday, after fleeing the country. The couple lives a rather lavish lifestyle.
Floodgates Could Open For COVID-19 Insurance Payouts In SA
19 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Two rulings in the Cape High Court are going to make things very difficult for insurers failing to pay out for COVID-19-related losses in the hospitality industry.
George Clooney Finally Tells The Story Of That Time He Gave His Mates $1 Million Each
18 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2013, Clooney invited 14 of his closest friends to his house for dinner, and gave each of them $1 million in cash. Now he’s finally told the story from his perspective.
2020’s Top-Earning Dead Celebs
16 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Some celebs are so famous that they keep earning long after they’ve shuffled off their mortal coil.
Another Anonymous Donor Has Paid For Everyone’s Shopping At PEP
16 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Shoppers at a PEP store in Mossel Bay were treated to some free shopping via an anonymous benefactor last week.
One Step Closer To Tearing Up Your Cheque Book For Good
13 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South African banks, and SARS, have declared that the cheque book could soon be a thing of the past.
Five Outrageous Luxury Gifts From 2020’s ‘Billionaire Wish List’
10 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you have cash to burn and a gift to buy for a billionaire, then your first port of call is Neiman Marcus’ Fantasy Gifts 2020 catalogue.
SA’s Best And Worst Banks, According To Social Media
10 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
BrandsEye analysed some 500 000 social media posts to find out how South Africans really feel about our top banks.
Why Would Someone Buy 100 Oranges At R1 500 A Pop?
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
An auction at Tokyo’s central wholesale Ota Market in Japan saw someone dropping around R151 000 on a box of 100 mandarins.
New Twist In ‘Sausage King’ Murder Mystery
04 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The investigation into the alleged murder of Vladimir Marugov has taken some bizarre twists and turns, with no sign of slowing down.
SARS Is Really Cracking Down On Tax Avoidance
04 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
There’s a fine line between tax avoidance and tax evasion, and if you’re on the wrong side of it, SARS could be coming for you.
What It Takes To Crack SA’s Richest 1%
04 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report reveals exactly how much you need to earn to be considered super-rich in South Africa, and part of the elite 1%.
Basic Tips For Successful Long-Term Investing
03 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We live in a society based largely around instant gratification, but when it comes to investing wisely, many will tell you that it’s a long game.
Guess Which SA City Spends The Biggest Portion Of Their Salaries On Rent?
29 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you live in South Africa’s most expensive city, don’t stress – there’s a bit of good news for renters thrown into the mix as well.
Divorce Lawyers – It’s Tough Being Wealthy, Married, And Away From Your Mistress During Lockdown
28 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Divorce cases among the rich are on the rise during the pandemic, for reasons that don’t usually apply to the average Joe.
Banksy’s Monet Rip-off Sells For R160 Million – Titled ‘Show Me The Monet’
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest Banksy original to go under the hammer was his 2005 parody of one of Claude Monet’s famous ‘Water Lilies’ paintings.
Guess Who Just Announced A New Minimum Wage Of R74k A Month?
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As rates of poverty grow worldwide in the wake of the pandemic, one city has taken decisive action to secure the quality of life of its citizens.
BusinessTech Compares Price Of Groceries At Woolies, Pick N Pay, Spar, And Checkers
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The price wars are underway at Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Checkers, and Spar. BusinessTech has run a comparison, so let’s see which one gives you more bang for your buck.
Dirty Money: The Germs You Find On Cash These Days
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In the interest of safety, many businesses have all but abandoned cash in the age of COVID-19. Turns out there’s a reason it’s called ‘dirty money’.
Report Reveals Domestic Workers’ Average Salary During Lockdown
22 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report exposes some hard truths about the effect of the national lockdown on the livelihoods of domestic workers.
Take A Gander At This Concept Yacht That Looks Like A Swan [Video]
21 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Have you ever wanted to float around in a luxury swan? Yeah, I hadn’t thought about it either, but it may be an option if this designer gets his way.
Billionaire Gives It All Away ($8 Billion) And Now Lives In Small Rental Apartment [Video]
21 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chuck Feeney isn’t your average billionaire, and he hopes his story inspires some of the world’s richest people to try ‘Giving While Living’.
Insiders Reveal Wildest Holiday Requests Of The Super Wealthy
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
From penguins to private celebrity chefs, these companies cater to the whims of the mega-rich.
World’s Highest-Paid Footballers List Features Some New Names
15 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Whilst Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar continue to sit pretty at the top of the list, there’s been much shuffling in the remaining seven spots.
They Reckon This Guy Will Take Over From Bezos At Amazon
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jeff Bezos can’t run Amazon forever, and when he’s ready to step down, there’s someone waiting in the wings ready to take his place.
Truly Bizarre Lives Of Billionaire Wives Revealed In New Memoir
09 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The wives of billionaires live lives that go beyond anything you could imagine. Truth really is stranger than fiction.
Breaking Down The Wealth Of America’s Five Richest People In Three Minutes [Video]
09 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Forbes’ latest list reveals that America’s 400 richest people are worth a combined $3,2 trillion, up $240 billion from a year ago.
Zoom Just Posted Some Pretty Ridiculous Profits
01 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Unlike numerous other industries, video communication platforms didn’t suffer from the pandemic slump, with Zoom proving to be one of the most popular.
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