Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak on Monday as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency won further support on greater trading accessibility.

Did you know many major South African metros offer indigent benefits for old age pensioners to help reduce their bills? Here’s more …

Money makes money – and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT!

The Department of Home Affairs is rolling out Smart ID Cards, designed as a safer and more efficient identity document.

Besides government grants, there’s finally tangible financial assistance for old-age pensioners in South Africa battling to make ends meet.

A presentation by the Actuarial Society of South Africa sheds new light on the just how much RAF money is being siphoned through bogus and inflated claims.

Approved social grants are paid on approved dates. But what if your social grant was rejected?

Market liquidity refers to the ease with which assets can be bought or sold in the market without causing significant price changes.

South African snacks all make us think of home… But what can you expect to pay for Ouma Rusks or Cream Soda if you’re in the UK?

The high cost of living is having an impact on medical costs. We take a look at the real cost of a natural birth, C-section and home birth.

The month-end unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) gives us a good idea of what to anticipate for fuel prices.

The dollar index was flat after data showed U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July, while the yuan sank to a nine-month trough on Tuesday after China’s central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates.

The pound dipped against the dollar though it firmed against the euro on Monday as markets continued to digest the previous week’s 25-basis-point rate increase by the Bank of England.

The dollar was on the defensive on Monday after a mixed U.S. jobs report provided little directional conviction and as market focus turned to inflation data from the world’s two largest economies due this week.

South Africa-born Elon Musk continues to extend his lead over France’s LVMH chairperson Bernard Arnault in the world’s richest person list.

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to file your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’re worried you might owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) money, think again. ALSO READ: Low on cash? THESE are the 10 cheapest […]

Reuters: The South African rand tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, extending Monday’s losses as global risk-off sentiment increased. At 0905 GMT, the rand traded at 18.0325 against the dollar, about 0.85% weaker than its previous close. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND TUMBLED It had weakened to as much as 18.0884 earlier in the day. The dollar last […]

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to submit your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’ve been reluctant to submit it because you’re worried you might owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) money, think again. ALSO […]

Reuters: Sterling traded higher against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, staging a small rebound after a seven-day losing streak, but stayed close to a two-week low as traders keep their attention on Britain’s floundering economy. BRITISH POUND STERLING TRADED HIGHER At 1023 GMT, the pound was 0.16% up against the dollar at $1.28460 , while […]

The 2023 filing season has been in full swing since July 7 and runs till 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers. Tax-free savings accounts are the easiest and most effective way to reduce your tax contribution when filing season rolls around. Here’s everything you need to know to get cash bank every year … TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Reduce your annual tax contribution with tax-free […]

The South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) released all the payment dates for the 2023/24 financial year. Beneficiaries are reminded that grants do not need to be withdrawn on the day they are paid out nor will the beneficiaries forfeit their money if it is not taken out. SASSA. SASSA GRANT PAYOUT DATES Beneficiaries can withdraw […]

Reuters: The South African rand dropped on Thursday afternoon after the central bank held its key interest rate at 8.25% following 10 consecutive rate hikes since 2021, as expected by a majority of economists polled by Reuters. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND DROPS At 1323 GMT, the rand traded at 17.915 against the U.S. dollar, around 0.25% […]

South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the interest rates at their current levels on Thursday. MUST READ | What are the EIGHT SASSA payment grants South Africans can apply for? This means the repurchase rate stays at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75% – and offers some temporary relief for South Africans, especially […]

SARS eFiling season – the time to complete a tax return – opened on 7 July 2023. It runs until October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. ALSO READ: Here’s the REAL reason why your tax refund isn’t bigger In SARS’ list of guidelines for 2023, it says anyone earning less than R500 000 per year does not […]

Reuters: The dollar wobbled near an over one-year low against its major peers on Tuesday, as investors awaited fresh catalysts to gauge if the greenback has further downside in the wake of last week’s cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized U.S. DOLLAR WOBBLED NEAR A NEW LOW The U.S. […]