Consumer
Defective vehicle brakes can affect your accident insurance claim
The Vehicle Testing Association, in association with the Retail Motor Industry Organisation, has urged motorists to look after their vehicles’ braking systems.
By Lindile Sifile
Jobless man’s court fight to keep his VW Polo ends in tears
Court rules that loss of employment no excuse for ceasing repayments
By Lindile Sifile
WATCH | Blacklisting: Don’t allow your debt to become a monster
Clearing your name after a court judgment can take years
By Lindile Sifile
The financial dangers of ‘Vat en Sit’
Love and commitment, on their own, do not create legal rights
By Lindile Sifile
What to consider before making repeat two-pot withdrawals
More and more cash-strapped workers are turning to retirement savings for quick financial relief while others even resign for speedy access to their savings.
By Lindile Sifile
Is your employer paying over your pension contributions?
Security guard *Andile has been paying R416 a month toward his pension for the last two years. But to date, his pension statement reflects a credit of only R2,584.
By Michelle Banda
Five things you need to know when taking credit
The terms associated with credit and debt aren’t always easy to grasp
By Lindile Sifile
Why two drivers with the same model car pay different insurance premiums
The driver's profile and how the car is used affect what one pays for insurance
By Lindile Sifile
Three bank account features that matter most when every rand counts
SPONSORED | The right bank account can help you budget better, avoid surprises, and get real value for the money you already spend, says FNB
Inside Cartrack’s R10m settlement for unfair business conduct
Tracking company in hot water over bad practices
By Lindile Sifile
Unclaimed dividends could be waiting for you
JSE and its partners are calling for people to come claim shares that could have been forgotten
By Lindile Sifile
Food producer faces R1m fine for harmful hummus
Bacteria found in product poses serious health risks
By Sowetan
SIYABULELA MAKUNGA | Why do basics still break the budget when inflation cools?
When the basics are already unaffordable, slower increases offer very little comfort.
By Siyabulela Makunga
Why more people are buying their first property later in life
Many South Africans are buying their first houses late in life due to family commitments, employment challenges and prioritising their careers first.
By Lindile Sifile
Telkom warns customers of car competition scammers
Fraudsters impersonate Telkom staff and falsely tell people they have won a car
By Lindile Sifile
