Lawlessness is the biggest enemy of socio-economic transformation in this country

Sibongile Vilakazi|Published

By tackling these issues collectively and decisively, South Africa can make significant strides in bringing back law enforcement, driving order and compliance that benefits all and also protecting vulnerable individuals from the horrors of criminal s…

From domestic worker to graduate - Ntombizodwa Mahlangu wants to help others

Xolile Mtembu|Published

From domestic worker to graduate and published author, if you put your mind to it, you can make your dreams come true.

Elevated European geopolitical risks spur a re-evaluation of the potential of some segments of the SA property market

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Over the last 14 years, South African listed property companies have been investing offshore as a way to diversify from the limited prospects offered by the South ...

Social media influencers are sharing their tricks - for a fee

The Washington Post|Published

As a travel vlogger and social media influencer, Christina Galbato got a lot of messages from her online followers. They requested tips for hotels and restaurants, ...

What you need to know if you are the beneficiary of a trust

Vernon Pillay|Published

Beneficiaries are entitled to a certain amount of information about the trust of which they are a beneficiary and trustees have a duty to disclose that information. ...

Deaf-owned company celebrates the first 18 staff members to graduate with Corporate MBAs

Xolile Mtembu|Published

Deaf-owned company eDeaf is celebrating its first 18 members' successful completion of Corporate MBAs (cCMBAs).

You have the right to retire comfortably: what you need to know

Vernon Pillay|Published

Sadly, a large portion of our population were financially excluded by the apartheid administration, and so – when it comes to retirement – many of us still lack ...

Q4 2021 Debt Index: Interest rate increases intensify pressure on consumers

Vernon Pillay|Published

Rising interest rates will intensify the pressure on South African consumers to make ends meet, as is already evident by the increase in enquiries for debt counselling. ...

This is how much time South Africa spends using the internet per day (and per year)

Vernon Pillay|Published

There are currently over 6. 6 billion smartphone users in the world. But how does the time that the average South African spends on their device compare to other ...

Looking to buy your first home? There is no 'maybe' when it comes to a written offer to purchase

Vernon Pillay|Published

When you find a home you want to buy, the next step is usually to make a written Offer to Purchase which the agent will then present to the seller to accept, reject ...

Here are a few tips to help you save now for your child’s education to avoid future pain

Vernon Pillay|Published

Putting aside money every month to fund your child’s future studies may seem like a huge ask, but it will be worth it in the end, especially in light of burgeoning ...

You could save around R20K per year on fuel with these tips

Vernon Pillay|Published

From Wednesday, 2 February, motorists will be paying substantially more for fuel – 53c more per litre for petrol and up to 80c more for diesel

The moral calculations of a billionaire

The Washington Post|Published

The stock market had been open for only 17 minutes when Leon Cooperman picked up the phone to check how much money he'd made.

Retirement planning can be daunting but there are plans to help

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Planning for retirement can be a daunting experience – whether early or later on in your career. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone or feel overwhelmed ...

5 reasons to review your insurance policy at the start of a new year

Vernon Pillay|Published

With the start of a new year comes the motivation to tackle our aspirations for the months ahead. But as we set new health, career, or life goals, what often goes ...

Close to retirement but haven’t saved enough? Here are some steps you can take to secure your retirement

Vernon Pillay|Published

You’ve reached retirement and, according to the Net Replacement Ratio (NRR), you haven’t saved enough

New Year and new resolutions to save money - Here are a few steps to help you on your journey

Vernon Pillay|Published

Hands up if “save money” was one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2022… and how’s that going so far? It’s an admirable and important ambition but with the price ...

Investing: A message to my younger self and all those under 30

IOL|Published

We all go into the new year full of fight and fury to accomplish our list of goals. I’d like to propose a new resolution to those 30 years and younger. Save R200 ...

Have you thought about your estate plan?

Vernon Pillay|Published

Estate planning probably isn’t your top New Year’s resolution – but it should be.

How to access tax-free growth on one’s retirement savings

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It’s the start of a new year and you have promised yourself that this year you will be better with your personal administration. How about achieving this goal and ...