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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
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
A Dialogue with Young Business Leaders – Meet Tlou, Dineo and Sithembiso
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A Dialogue with Young Business Leaders – Meet Tlou, Dineo and Sithembiso

How did you generate your business concept? I was inspired by an article I read on … A Dialogue with Young Business Leaders – Meet Tlou, Dineo and SithembisoRead more

by admin•30 August 202029 September 2022
How Does A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?
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How Does A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?

When the Repurchase rate (hereafter – repo rate) is reduced, individuals and firms who hold or … How Does A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?Read more

by admin•21 May 202029 September 2022

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