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Complaints over SARS’ delayed refund payments

Complaints over SARS’ delayed refund payments

21 March 2017

CEO of the Office of the Tax Ombud advocate Eric Mkhawane told Justmoney that during the course of this financial year the ombudsman has received about 4000 complaints, and at last check about 50% of these were relating to the delayed payment of...

COSATU: Bank charges are too high

COSATU: Bank charges are too high

16 March 2017

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) are calling for financial services to be more affordable and accessible for the disadvantaged and poor people of South Africa. It slammed the banks for charging too much in bank fees and argued...

Local property market looking up

Local property market looking up

14 March 2017

According to First National Bank Household and Property Sector Strategist John Loos, early signs may be emerging that housing demand conditions are improving beyond the strong summer seasonal factors. Loos noted that summer is seasonably stronge...

Domestic workers - what are their rights?

Domestic workers - what are their rights?

13 March 2017

With Human Rights Day a week away, Justmoney delves into the rights of domestic workers and the laws surrounding their employment.

Pet insurance vs. medical aid: What’s the difference?

Pet insurance vs. medical aid: What’s the difference?

12 March 2017

Pet insurance is often advertised as the animal alternative to medical aid. With the cost of not only human medical treatment increasing, but veterinary treatment for your pets as well, having insurance to help cover these costs is becoming incr...

Why medical schemes don’t exist to make a profit

Why medical schemes don’t exist to make a profit

9 March 2017

Many medical aid members often complain that their medical scheme is making money off of them. But can your medical scheme really profit off of you? The simple answer is no. A medical scheme is a ‘not for profit’ entity that perfor...

Can SASSA afford to pay out social grants?

Can SASSA afford to pay out social grants?

8 March 2017

The holding company of CPS, Net1 UEPS has apparently indicated that it will seek to increase the value of the contract. The issue of affordability arises here, as SASSA has limited funds to facilitate the payment of grants.

SANRAL’s stealth tariff increase

SANRAL’s stealth tariff increase

6 March 2017

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) increased toll tariffs effective from Friday 3 March. According to the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), only some SANRAL users received notification of the increases via e-mail...

Does any insurance cover infertility?

Does any insurance cover infertility?

2 March 2017

Infertility is a challenge that many couples face, with approximately one in every six struggling with infertility issues. But do any medical aids cover infertility treatments?

SASSA grant payment: Why you shouldn’t panic

SASSA grant payment: Why you shouldn’t panic

28 February 2017

There is a lot of concern over what will happen with social grant payments come 1 April, when the contract with the current distribution provider is terminated. The contract with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) was deemed illegal in 2014...

Fuel relief for consumers in March

Fuel relief for consumers in March

26 February 2017

Following the announcement that the fuel levy is increasing from April, consumers can enjoy a slight decrease in fuel price in March. 

How to make the most of the budget speech

How to make the most of the budget speech

23 February 2017

First National Bank (FNB) stated that for the 2017 Budget Speech, National Treasury had very little room to manoeuvre. However, it believes that Treasury did its best to deliver a progressive budget that “stays the course of fiscal consol...

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