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Township Economies Are Not Informal Problems – They Are Growth Opportunities
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Township Economies Are Not Informal Problems – They Are Growth Opportunities

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

by admin•13 June 202615 July 2026
Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity prices
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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

by admin•19 March 202511 June 2025•1
Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips
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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

by admin•31 January 202415 April 2024
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
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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

by admin•21 November 20234 January 2024•2
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
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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

by admin•1 December 20222 December 2022
The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
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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

by admin•22 February 202229 September 2022
The economy-wide effects of higher petrol prices
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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

by admin•11 November 202129 September 2022
The economic impact of recent lootings in South Africa
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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

by admin•14 July 202129 September 2022
“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms
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“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

by admin•1 December 202029 September 2022
An Overview of Basic Investment Vehicles in Layman terms
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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

by admin•26 November 202029 September 2022

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