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Flooding and insurance claims

Flooding and insurance claims

10 November 2016

The damaged caused by the storms and flooding has seen a surge in insurance claims. Natasha Kawulesar, head of client relations at OUTsurance, said: “Due to the higher than normal volume of claims, it is difficult to commit to a time fram...

How Brian Molefe’s replacement might be no better

How Brian Molefe’s replacement might be no better

10 November 2016

CEO of Eskom Brian Molefe announced his resignation this afternoon. This follows allegations made against him in the Public Protector report on State Capture. 

Should you pay historical debt on your property?

Should you pay historical debt on your property?

9 November 2016

A ruling by the Pretoria High Court stated that property owners and tenants should not be burdened with historical municipal debt from old owners or tenants. Several property owners went to court after their properties experienced elec...

Granting credit through psychometric testing

Granting credit through psychometric testing

8 November 2016

Credit bureau Compuscan has partnered with UK-based Coremetrix to bring a personality-based credit assessment to South Africa. This new credit assessment method will be used in conjunction with traditional scoring techniques, but will also inclu...

Domestic worker wage increases

Domestic worker wage increases

7 November 2016

The increase for domestic worker wages, effective from 1 December 2016, was announced by the Department of Labour on Monday.

Social grants to see changes?

Social grants to see changes?

6 November 2016

The Department of Social Development has submitted amendments to the Social Assistance Act for public comment. At a media briefing, Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini, announced the proposed changes to the Act, which include i...

Capitec back on line

Capitec back on line

1 November 2016

Over the weekend, Capitec Bank reportedly suffered a problem with its banking services. According to Fin24, the system issue affected card swiping and ATM services.

Is the R10 social grant increase enough?

Is the R10 social grant increase enough?

30 October 2016

The rising cost of living, coupled with the current tough economic environment means that money is not going as far as it once did. While Treasury has seen fit to increase the child support grant to R360, it still begs the question whether or no...

What should stores tell you before opening an account?

What should stores tell you before opening an account?

27 October 2016

Many stores offer consumers the option of opening an account. This access to credit allows you the ability to buy items you otherwise would not have been able to purchase. However, stores still need to carry out affordability assessments, and pr...

Investing in Steinhoff

Investing in Steinhoff

26 October 2016

International discount retailer Steinhoff has made it onto the Bloomberg list of stocks to watch in 2017. Stefan du Toit, stockbroker at PSG Wealth Durbanville, noted that the list contains some of the largest and most followed globally listed companies.

How quickly do insurance companies need to respond?

How quickly do insurance companies need to respond?

24 October 2016

Following a natural event, such as a storm, flooding or earthquake, how fast is an insurance company required to address any claims associated with this event?

Investment guide to Taste Holdings

Investment guide to Taste Holdings

23 October 2016

Taste Holdings, one of South Africa’s largest quick service restaurant (QSR) franchisors, is reportedly facing financial difficulties, relying on relative new entrant to the market, Starbucks, to help lift it out of the doldrums...

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