Spending
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Black people are taught to ‘carry’ their friends and white people learn to camouflage their wealth.
Fast-food bill of R50k ‘not excessive’, says N Cape premier office
Northern Cape Premier Sylvia Lucas’s office has defended using her government credit card on reportedly buying fast food at outlets like KFC and Spur.
Deficit rise ‘the result of low growth, not overspending’
Government attempts to satisfy international credit rating agencies.
Much goes into tracking cost of living
The consumer price index is as good as it gets and it cannot be dismissed lightly, writes Patrick Kelly, from StatsSA.
Tips for festive shopping
Don’t go overboard when buying gifts, writes Maya Fisher-French.