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Reserve Bank could sell its stake in African Bank in two years
The Reserve Bank owns 50% of African Bank, the Public Investment Corporation owns 25% and a consortium of private banks own the remaining 25%
New shots fired in banking wars
Consumers can only benefit as the big four banks give in to pressure from low-fee upstarts and digital newcomers
Retail focus for banking’s phoenix
The African Bank, which relied on unsecured lending, has diversified its product offerings
Wary consumers start saving
The number of new accounts has risen but tough times have forced others to borrow
S&P raises Capitec, African Bank’s national rating
The Reserve Bank placed the African Bank under curatorship in 2014
Lofty expectations for twin peaks
But better regulation of SA’s financial services industry could mean higher bank charges
African Bank CEO up for a challenge
Critical to success is a roll-out of transactional offerings and securing refinancing
Viceroy comes up short on Capitec
JP Verster was right about African Bank and Steinhoff but disagrees with Viceroy’s latest report
Silence shrouds Steinhoff saga
Major investors are waiting anxiously, as the company needs to produce financials by the end of January if its shares are to continue trading
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
