South African townships are too often described through the language of deficit, characterised by informality, poverty, … Township Economies Are Not Informal Problems – They Are Growth OpportunitiesRead more
Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity prices
South Africans are about to face several financial challenges in the coming months as taxes and … Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity pricesRead more
Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips
It takes a no-brainer to realize that South African citizens have a poor savings culture. A … Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tipsRead more
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
Without getting into the facts of the matter, currency manipulation has far-reaching effects on the major … Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency ImpactsRead more
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
Interest rates have went up in South Africa with the repo rate sitting at 7% and … Unpopular Opinion About Interest ratesRead more
The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
The cost of living in South Africa is undoubtedly skyrocketing. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) indicated in … The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?Read more
The economy-wide effects of higher petrol prices
The Automobile Association of South Africa recently announced an increase in petroleum prices, citing the combination … The economy-wide effects of higher petrol pricesRead more
The economic impact of recent lootings in South Africa
The ongoing local protests and widespread looting have taken the country by storm. Although many believed … The economic impact of recent lootings in South AfricaRead more
“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms
Like credit scores, sovereign credit ratings have become a common feature in the credit market and … “Junk Status” Explained in Layman termsRead more
An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman terms
Wealth generation has become a common buzzword in the 21st century. This is partly due to … An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman termsRead more