The year 2018 brought plenty of tears, laughter, and frustration in South Africa with particular reference to the government and political antics that took place. One thing is certain: there…
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Why your bank likes rogue debit orders
Your phone beeps. Someone you’ve never heard of has taken R99 out of your account. You phone your bank. They tell you that you can dispute it, for a price.…
How is the South African petrol price calculated?
Many South African drivers are cautious of their expenditure when it comes to that dreaded P-word: yes, you guessed it – petrol. Whenever we hear the word, we always assume…
How To Check Your South African Marital Status
Verifying your marital status South Africans can check their marital status at any time using the premium sms service by the Department of Home Affairs. SMS the letter M followed…
Can you take a payment holiday on your Retirement Annuity (RA)?
Financial service providers that offer retirement annuity (RA) products often do not speak of the benefits of having a premium holiday. The reasons for this are obvious – a loss…
How to buy and sell a cellphone online
Buying and selling cellphones online has become easy with the myriad of platforms available to buyers and sellers. A willing customer is just a click or a call away. In…
Which brand of South African diesel is the most efficient and cost-effective fuel?
South African fuel prices have surged to record highs in 2018. The question, as a consumer I’ve asked is – which brand of fuel gives me the most bang for…
Relief to consumers in debt – The National Credit Amendment Bill
It is estimated that out of 23 million credit-active consumers in South Africa there are at least 42% or 9.6 million consumers who have endorsements on their credit rating. This…
Free Your Wallet – Which Shops and Stores Have Digital Loyalty Cards?
Is your wallet bursting at the seam from all the plastic credit card type loyalty cards? Carrying plastic credit card type loyalty cards is so 2017. We decided to compile…
National Health Insurance (NHI) – What is it and how will it benefit South Africans?
The South African government plans to introduce the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI). This bill is aimed at increasing the quality of healthcare services to all and to ensure equitable…