On 8 March 2021, with gold trading at $ 1,690/oz (R31,074), I recommended investors buy and accumulate the metal. Readers can refer back to my posts on that date, and since then, to familiarise themselves with what has become a long-standing and personally defining recommendation. The Case for Gold’s Ascent A thoughtful question was recently […] More
A rumour is spreading that SASSA recipients will get double grant payments in June. This has confused many beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has addressed this misinformation and asked the public not to panic. The article incorrectly stated that beneficiaries would get double grant payments in June 2025 to help with rising […] More
If your SASSA grant was not paid, don’t worry. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says that delays can happen, and fixing the issue is easy. Follow these steps to check your information and make sure you receive your payment. If you have an unpaid grant, visit your nearest SASSA office to verify your […] More
The latest available data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June, but the picture is worsening as each day passes. It’s still three full weeks until the new prices will come into effect, so don’t get too excited yet. Vehicle owners in Mzansi saw a sizeable decrease in […] More
Discovery warns that South Africans without medical aid will face significant penalties for joining later in life. This is the message from CEO and founder, Adrian Gore, at Discovery’s interim results announcement back in March. Many South Africans without medical aid say they can simply no longer afford it, due to the rising cost of […] More
The 2025 Volvo C40 Recharge is a step in the right direction for EV mobility in South Africa. While our EV market remains largely nascent compared to Europe, North America and the Far East, Volvo has managed to position itself as the segment leader locally. The Swedish firm has captured an impressive 50% share […] More
The latest available data shows that more good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists in early June. Vehicle owners in Mzansi saw a sizeable decrease in the cost of both petrol and diesel earlier this month. This was in main due to a lower brent crude oil price and a stronger rand. While it […] More
It’s no surprise that stokvels in 2025 are growing at an exponential rate. Traditionally, the grassroots money-saving groups grow in times of financial distress and institutional mistrust. Interestingly, however, inflow into stokvels in 2025 is occurring mostly at mainstream banks. According to FNB, its stokvel accounts grew by a staggering 66% year-on-year, to more than […] More
A survey has revealed that many people in South Africa buy food on credit, and some even omit essentials from their budgets due to the cost of living. People in South Africa are feeling the pinch of the high cost-of-living crisis, with a recent Debt Rescue survey finding that 86% of households are cutting back […] More
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for June 2025 SASSA Childcare grants. Set for payment in a few weeks from now, each month, billions in taxpayer money is set aside to help financially distressed parents. Here’s how it works … Currently, June 2025 SASSA Childcare grants are the most expensive for government. […] More
Before we get to June 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants, let’s quickly run through the eligibility requirements of Older Person benefits in 2025. By law, the South African Social Security Agency is entrusted to protect all vulnerable residents over the age of 60 who no longer have sufficient financial means to support themselves. However, while the […] More
As South Africans adjust to the newly implemented two-pot retirement system, early warning signs suggest that the intended goal of safeguarding retirement savings may be undermined by a surge in repeat withdrawals. Data from retirement fund administrators reveals that during the first two months of the 2025 tax year -March and April – roughly 75% […] More
