Petrol prices have got us in a slump: But here comes the Competition Commission, with their proposals to shake up how car services work.
There seems to be some very real potential for a second VAT increase since April: Here’s why economists have raised their concerns.
We’ve crunched a few numbers based on averages, and whichever way Eskom want to spin it, life is going to get tougher for consumers.
Rent in Cape Town is often a hot topic. The costs to rent a tiny apartment is astronomical and salaries don’t always match. Here’s how Cape Town’s rent prices compare to other cities around the world.
A new report shows that the cost of luxury and basic foodstuff and consumer goods increased way beyond inflation from 2008 to 2018. If you’ve been looking at your bank statements, you’re probably not surprised.
There might be a solution soon!
Yes, we’ve calculated beer prices. That was job number one…
Sure, it’s normal for food prices to go up, but it still makes you cringe when you see them side-by-side.
*wipes tear from cheek* – God bless this country.
Looks like South Africans tend to spend excessively. But what exactly do they spend their money on? A research report reveals:
We’re all feeling the pinch at the moment. News24 had a look at the cost of some basics and compared the prices.
Amidst all the recent currency fluctuations and market doomsday predictions our team at 1st Contact Forex have put together an infographic showing you exactly how much bang, or more accurately, beer, you can get for your buck.
You’d never think this was the case with the crippling drought currently pushing food prices up and up.
The weakening rand and the crippling drought has impacted the cost of food in South Africa quite drastically.
Time to explore some off-grid solutions and become self-sufficient.
The dodgy rand means that consumers should expect a pretty hefty price increase in their DSTV subscription come April.