Finances
latest news & developmentsThere’s a crisis of accountability in local government
Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations
Personal finance: sustainable budgeting tips to stretch your money in 2025
Consumers should spend cautiously, despite the positive outlook for the year
How to build a niche affiliate website focused on loans and financing
By selecting a specific niche, producing quality content, and optimising for SEO, you can generate an extra income
Eskom still waiting for $11.596 billion in ‘just transition’ pledges
Only 10% of the funds promised to South Africa have been transferred, but are sitting with the treasury
Gauteng ANC produces solid financials, feather in treasurer Parks Tau’s cap
The provincial administration has, however, struggled to pay staff salaries
Non-delivery sparks citizens’ legal action in Eastern Cape
Fed-up residents and businesses are turning to the courts to get their local councils to take action on power outages, sewage overflows, unrepaired roads and other failures to…
Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa
Health, debt and hunger are huge threats to the continent’s stability
Plan, shop and be merry
Present Tense
Part IV: Breaking the mould — A blueprint for the future government
This is the last article in a four-part series on radical Cabinet reform
Highlights from the Financial Year
The NLC has over the past year focused on establishing strategic partnerships with a variety of partners
Lottery withstands weak economy and encroaching illegal operators
The National Lotteries Commission has, by reviewing its operations to protect stakeholders combatting unlawful lotteries, disbursed billions
Tax-Free Savings Accounts: the nitty-gritty
On average, investing in a TFSA saves 1% a year in costs compared to other investments
Regulatory changes will ramp up appeal of tax-free savings accounts
From March 1 South Africans can seamlessly transfer money between tax-free accounts
How to get SARS to subsidise your retirement
Investing in a retirement annuity delivers some tax relief on your contributions
Tax-free savings accounts – how to maximise the value of the tax benefit
A TFSA is best seen as a long-term investment