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Investment guide: Vodacom

Investment guide: Vodacom

7 February 2017

Despite good financial results, the question remains whether or not Vodacom Group is a good investment. This guide looks at what you need to know before taking the plunge and investing in Vodacom.

Credit life insurance will soon be cheaper

Credit life insurance will soon be cheaper

7 February 2017

A cap on the maximum amount that can be charged for credit life insurance will soon be implemented. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) explained: “The changes aim to cap the costs charged to consumers in relation to credit life insurance.”

Cell C downgraded to lowest investment level

Cell C downgraded to lowest investment level

6 February 2017

Mobile network provider Cell C has been downgraded to the lowest investment level (D) by ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. 

Vodacom data prices decrease

Vodacom data prices decrease

5 February 2017

Mobile network provider Vodacom announced positive results for the third quarter of 2016, highlighting that voice and data prices fell by 17.6% and 15.4% respectively over the past year.

Making the most of your Stokvel’s money

Making the most of your Stokvel’s money

1 February 2017

Stokvels are a common informal savings tool used across South Africa. Communities pool their money together, and when a member needs funds, they are paid out a lump sum from the savings pool. However, this money is not always kept in a bank acco...

Investment guide: Woolworths

Investment guide: Woolworths

1 February 2017

Recent reports highlighted the financial issues that appear to be plaguing Woolworths. This is compounded by a growing number of retailers vying for the declining spending power of consumers. However, it can be difficult to judge the ...

Can banks change your credit agreement?

Can banks change your credit agreement?

31 January 2017

If you innocently dip into your access bond to use the capital to fund a building project, your child’s tertiary education or anything else for that matter you could be opening yourself up to paying more in interest. This is according to ...

Tougher water restrictions and top water wasters to be fined

Tougher water restrictions and top water wasters to be fined

29 January 2017

On Thursday the City of Cape Town announced that level 3B water restrictions will be implemented from 1 February 2017. This will see tougher limitations placed on residents, some of whom are already struggling to reduce water usage.

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper credit facility

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper credit facility

29 January 2017

Store cards with a credit facility have mainly been offered by clothing stores but Pick n Pay also in on the act with a new credit facility available via their Smart Shopper card.

Why banks can take your money without asking

Why banks can take your money without asking

19 January 2017

Did you know that you banks can take money from your account to settle debts that you haven’t paid regardless of whether you give them permission or not? This is actually legal, thanks to a loophole that the common law principle called &#...

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

Ford Kuga fires: Will your insurance pay out?

19 January 2017

Following the recall of 4556 Ford Kuga 1.6L due to a coolant system error, a number of people have voiced concerns regarding their vehicles. Some Ford Kuga drivers are worried they will not get a good trade-in value on the vehicle due ...

Eskom interrupts power supply to defaulting municipalities

Eskom interrupts power supply to defaulting municipalities

16 January 2017

While the power utility has reached payment agreements with five defaulting municipalities, Eskom will initiate supply interruptions to a number of municipalities in the Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, and North West.

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