What to look out for when choosing pet insurance
Let’s face it, pet insurance isn’t exactly at the top of the priority list for some pet parents. Not thinking much of it, we left her for a day or so but soon realised it was more than just a sprained leg. Off to the…
South Africa expands Covid-19 vaccine incentives after slow uptake
The Department of Health will now use R100 grocery coupons to South Africans in their fifties who get their very first Covid-19 shot. The program, called ‘Vooma coupons’, was formerly just readily available to individuals aged 60 and above however has actually been broadened due…
Government pushes ahead with basic income grant plans, despite warnings
South Africa’s federal government fulfilled Tuesday to talk about how to speed up the nation’s financial healing and think about the most practical method to offer more well-being grants. The judgment African National Congress (ANC) has actually concurred in concept on the requirement for a…
If you want to be a top earner in South Africa, work for government
In South Africa, in between 38% -44% of the leading 10% of earners work for the federal government, states primary financial expert at Economists.co.za Mike Schussler. In an analysis published to social networks, Schussler stated that this figure increases to 41% -47% of the official…
Here’s how much money government employees earn in South Africa
Public Service and Administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo has actually detailed just how much civil servant make in South Africa, and the expense of presenting the current wage boost. Responding to in a composed parliamentary Q&A today, Dlodlo described that there are presently 16 wage bands…
Sasria claims deadline looms: Unpacking insurance claims post the riots
Business owners cannot claim directly with SASRIA, but through their insurance providers. Photo: Supplied SPONSORED Time is ticking for business owners to submit their claims for damage caused by the recent civil unrest – or they will miss out. There is a 30 day time…
How much money government makes from traffic fines
Statistics South Africa has published its financial census of local municipalities for the year ending June 2020, providing a general breakdown of their financial health, along with wider insights into how self-efficient they may or may not be. The stats body said that the country’s…
South Africa’s shrinking police force
The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) states that its labor force has actually gradually decreased over the last 5 years. The SAPS presently has around 184,000 team member, with around 39,000 working as civilian staff members. In a discussion to parliament today, the cops service…
More South Africans are buying cars without viewing it in person first
WeBuyCars founder, Faan van der Walt says that his business has recorded substantial growth in online trading, due in main to the many lockdown constraints enforced by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19. WeBuyCars is 74.9% owned by credit provider Transaction Capital. The…
Standard Bank wants to take full control of Liberty, launches buyout offer
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File image: Gallo Images)” Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File picture: Gallo Images). Requirement Bank has actually made a deal to purchase out all investors in Liberty, which will trek its stake in the life insurance coverage and financial investment…
Ramaphosa announces new measures to help businesses hit by pandemic, unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa (Image: GCIS) Government will assist small businesses that don’t have Sasria cover with financial assistance following the looting during the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. He also announced new tax measures, including an increase in the Employment…
Warning over dangerous hijacking trend targeting motorists on South Africa’s highways
The City of Cape Town states that it is being required to get rid of loads of debris from highways every night as part of a continuous pattern in which hijackers are targeting drivers on highways. The debris, that includes bricks and blocks of concrete,…