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    Free State pensioner reveals the monthly gap his SASSA grant can’t close

    Benjamin Skele never has to chase his SASSA payment. The Free State pensioner receives his Older Person’s Grant directly into his TymeBank account every month, and he rates SASSA’s communication with recipients highly. Yet a smooth payment system has not solved his biggest problem. Skele, who is in his early sixties, has collected the Older […] More

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    Don’t let the school holidays wreck your budget

    South Africa’s current September-October school holidays run for 12 days. Parents, if you try to fill every single day with activities, your budget won’t survive! Term 3 ended on Wednesday, 23 September, with the school break beginning with Heritage Day.  Term 4 starts on Tuesday, 6 October. This means families face nearly two weeks of entertaining kids, with […] More

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    SASSA means test questioned: Recipients earning 5x more

    Policing of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) means test is coming under renewed scrutiny. This is after former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie alleged that beneficiaries are earning five-times more than their grant amounts. Speaking in the media last week, Fourie was using Capitec’s own banking data as a reference point. And Stats SA’s […] More

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    What happens if I pay money into the wrong bank account?

    Paying money into the wrong account number is one of the most stressful things one can experience. Unfortunately, getting the money back isn’t always guaranteed. Here’s all you need to know if this happens. CAN YOU AUTOMATICALLY REVERSE A PAYMENT? Most electronic transfers use the account number as identification and not necessarily the account holder’s […] More

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    Can pensioners get a Smart ID without paying the bank fee?

    For older South Africans still carrying the green barcoded ID book, switching to a Smart ID card doesn’t necessarily mean another expense. Home Affairs’ fee structure provides an exemption for pensioners aged 60 and older applying for their first Smart ID card. But there is an important distinction for pensioners considering using a bank branch: […] More

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    BAD news for anyone with a BOND in South Africa

    South Africans with variable-rate home loans are facing higher monthly repayments after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised interest rates by 25 basis points. Following Wednesday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the repo rate increased to 7.25%, while the prime lending rate rose to 10.75%. For homeowners, the increase means another hit to already […] More

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    Here’s how much MORE you’ll pay on your bond next month

    The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, dealing a blow for homeowners with variable-rate home loans. Following Wednesday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the repo rate now stands at 7.25%, while the prime lending rate is 10.75%. For anyone financing a R2 million property over 20 years at […] More

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    LIVE SCORING | URC: Stormers v Connacht

    Stormers coach John Dobson has name an exciting team for the Stormers’ first game of the URC season, which will see lock Riley Norton, scrumhalves Andre Warner and Ezekiel Ngobeni and hooker Vernon Paulo are all set to debut for the Cape club. The Stormers, champions of the inaugural season in 2021/22, have won four […] More

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    Kaizer Chiefs legend sends message to Pirates star Camren Dansin

    Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has encouraged Orlando Pirates midfielder Camren Dansin to keep performing after missing out on the Bafana Bafana call-up. The 21-year-old midfielder was named in the Bafana preliminary squad but failed to make the final cut. The Pirates youth product has looked good this season for the Buccaneers under Abdeslam Ouaddou. […] More

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