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What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025

Budgeting, Financial Education, tax

What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025

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As SARS rolls out its 2025 Income Tax Filing Season, taxpayers across the country are preparing....
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Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for youLatest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

Financial Education

Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

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On 29 May 2025, The South African Reserve Bank (The SARB)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rate...
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How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?

Financial Education

How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?

3 min read

Are you wondering how much money you’ll need to retire comfortably in South Africa? Whether...
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Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your SayCape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

Budgeting, Financial Education

Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

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Cape Town is facing a wave of backlash from residents following the City's proposed property rates...
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Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawnLatest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

Budgeting, finances on track, Financial Education

Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

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South Africa’s VAT (Value-Added Tax) rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% starting 1 May...
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Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?

Financial Wellness at Work, Financial Education

Depression & finances  How do I stop stressing about money?

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The link between financial stress and your mental health Are your financial worries leading you to...
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