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Smart ID and SA bank pilot program
business

Smart ID and SA bank pilot program extended

Worst day of the week for load-shedding
Business

Why TUESDAY is the WORST day of the week for load-shedding

UK Spouse Visa
Business

Traveling to the UK is about to get A LOT more expensive

Smart ID and SA bank pilot program
Business

Smart ID and SA bank pilot program extended

Worst day of the week for load-shedding
Business

Why TUESDAY is the WORST day of the week for load-shedding

UK Spouse Visa
Business

Traveling to the UK is about to get A LOT more expensive

save yourself tax
Business

5 great ways to save yourself TAX

By Ray Leathern22-08-2023 22:24

It’s too late for this tax season, but if you want to save yourself tax for next year, here’s how you can start …

BRICS leaders reach consensus on expanding membership
Africa News

Here’s why there’s international attention on the BRICS Summit

By Ray Leathern22-08-2023 16:42

The politicking set to take place has attracted international attention on the BRICS Summit like never before. Here’s what you need to know.

15th Brics Summit
Business

15th BRICS Summit: China comes bearing gifts

By Ray Leathern22-08-2023 10:17

R415-billion worth of deals expected to be signed between SA and China at 15th BRICS Summit. Here’s what the agreements will entail.

President Xi Jinping arrives in South Africa for BRICS summit
Africa News

Here’s what to expect from China’s state visit to SA

By Ray Leathern22-08-2023 07:54

In only President Xi Jinping’s second overseas trip this year, here’s what we can expect from China’s state visit to SA.

Koeberg
Business

ESKOM to wheel out of loadshedding with private producers

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 16:08

By allowing the private sector to produce power and return it to the grid, ESKOM is confident it will wheel out of loadshedding.

Hemp Hotel solar City of Cape Town
Business

Details on the solar deal with China that will be HUGE for SA

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 13:37

The minister hopes to conclude a solar deal with China at this week’s BRICS Summit that could mark the beginning of the end of loadshedding.

BRICS leaders debate expansion amidst geopolitical shift
Business

The politics behind NEW nations that want to join BRICS

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 12:13

High on the agenda for the summit are nations that want to join BRICS. Who are they, who supports them, and what can they bring to the table?

Watch Ramaphosa fires suspended Public Protector video
Business

President Ramaphosa treads carefully ahead of BRICS Summit

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 10:23

President Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Sunday ahead of this week’s BRICS Summit, affirming South Africa’s neutrality within the bloc.

Eskom has announced that it will reduce load-shedding to stage 1 at 05:00 on Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Business

‘ESKOM infrastructure in a dismal state,’ says minister

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 09:11

Under investment by municipalities, R63-billion mounting debt, and illegal connections to blame for battling Eskom infrastructure.

BRICS Currency
Business

End of the Rand? New BRICS currency on the agenda

By Ray Leathern21-08-2023 08:04

One of the discussion points at the 15th summit of Southern Hemisphere nations will be a BRICS currency. If it goes ahead, how will it work?

tax relief from SARS
Business

FAQ: What can you do if you need tax relief from SARS?

By Ray Leathern18-08-2023 18:56

It’s called the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) and here’s what you can do if you need tax relief from SARS.

Watch South African rand weakened ahead of BRICS summit video
Business

Worrying stats reveal South Africans aren’t SAVING enough

By Ray Leathern18-08-2023 17:12

Latest figures confirm cash-strapped South Africans aren’t saving enough, which could prove seriously detrimental to their long-term future.

Cape Town Golden Arrow
Business

Golden Arrow Busses are going ELECTRIC … But at a COST

By Ray Leathern17-08-2023 16:50

The Mother City has announced 60 electric Golden Arrow Busses will be on the roads by 2024. Here’s how much they’ll cost the city.

save yourself tax
Business

FAQ: What to do if you owe SARS money after eFiling

By Ray Leathern17-08-2023 14:52

Every tax season we all hope for a refund. But what if after filing you owe SARS? We’ll take you through the process step by step.

TFG Account online
Brand Category

Can you pay off your TFG account online?

By Ray Leathern17-08-2023 08:59

Of course you can. The Foschini Group (TFG) and bash have a new partnership that allows you to pay your TFG account online. Let’s explain …

SASOL share price
Business

SASOL share price drops dramatically after R35-billion impairment

By Ray Leathern17-08-2023 07:15

The SASOL share price has dropped dramatically amid alarms over heavy pollution at its Secunda facility and a R35-billion impairment.

2023 tax return deadline
Business

FAQ: Why isn’t my income tax refund bigger?

By Ray Leathern16-08-2023 13:51

Like clockwork, every filing season South Africans ask the same question: Why isn’t my income tax refund bigger? Here are the reasons …

visa backlog
Business

There’s a huge VISA backlog at home affairs that’s stifling SA

By Ray Leathern16-08-2023 08:02

The visa backlog has nothing to do with people getting out, but rather workers who can’t get into South Africa to fill skills shortages.

5 ways to save yourself tax
Business

What’s new with SARS eFiling this tax season?

By Ray Leathern15-08-2023 14:55

To improve its service this year, the taxman has initiated a few important changes to SARS eFiling that you should familiarise yourself with.

SA’s fuel price compares
Business

Why the September fuel-price hike could be seriously harmful to SA

By Ray Leathern15-08-2023 12:36

If the September fuel-price hike is as high as anticipated, it could push consumer inflation above the Reserve Bank’s upper limit.

BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
Business

Here’s why SA must ace the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg next week

By Ray Leathern15-08-2023 09:19

Next week’s 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg is a golden opportunity for the country to claw back much-needed investment.

track your tax return online
Business

How do you track your tax return ONLINE?

By Ray Leathern14-08-2023 15:56

It’s easy. SARS has launched a new dashboard that allows you to track your tax return online. Click here for all the details.

R12 billion on diesel
Business

Here’s how ESKOM spent R12 billion on diesel since April

By Ray Leathern14-08-2023 09:14

Electricity minister admits Eskom spent R12 billion on diesel in the last four months to keep South Africa’s economy going.

Internet connection
Business

Here’s why your internet connection could be slow this month

By Ray Leathern14-08-2023 08:18

Damage to two major undersea cables in one day means your internet connection could be disrupted this month.

What to do if you receive a SA
Business

What to do if you receive a SARS Additional Assessment

By Ray Leathern12-08-2023 10:17

Here’s what you do if after submitting your income tax return you receive a SARS Additional Assessment notice.

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