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Companies Who Received TERS Will Be Audited

mpanies who have received money through the Covid Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) may be selected for audit. Ruth Maforimbo, EY’s EMEIA senior manager for People Advisory Services explains

14 Apr 2021 9AM 7 min

Let's Talk Innovation: Capitec Sees A Huge Spike In Retrenchment Insurance Payouts

Capitec reported a huge spike in retrenchment insurance payouts during the pandemic – but it turned a normal, pre-pandemic profit on credit life insurance anyway. Capitec CEO, Gerrie Fourie takes us through results.

13 Apr 2021 9AM 9 min

Understanding What You Are Doing When Trading Online

If you are considering starting out trading forex or stock online, there are a few important factors to consider. Daniel Kibel, Founder of CMTrading, provides a few pointers for would-be trade.

13 Apr 2021 9AM 7 min

BEE Changes Coming To Major Industries

Law firm Bowman's said its analysis shows an increasing emphasis on regulating property ownership in sectors and economic activities that historically have not been regulated. “Until recently, restrictions on foreign participation on the continent tended to be limited and focused on a few important sectors, such as aviation, logistics, mining,…

13 Apr 2021 9AM 7 min

SA Slow Vaccine Rollout And Third Wave

A possible third wave of infection in the country remains a significant risk to be factored in, the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) said, over and above disappointingly slow rollout of vaccines. Gugulethu in conversation with Dr Azar Jammine, Chief Economist at Econometrix.

13 Apr 2021 9AM 6 min

Wealth Creation Feature: EasyEquities Boom

Purple Group reported a 80% increase in half-year revenue to R100.6 million, with the company posting a profit attributable to shareholders of R8.3 million, compared to R800,000 in the previous period. EasyEquities revenue increased by 197.6% to R85 million.

12 Apr 2021 9AM 11 min

SAB To Continue Launch Of R5.4bn Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE Scheme

SOUTH African Breweries (SAB) said that it was continuing with the launch of its R5.4 billion broadbased black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) scheme – Zenzele Kabili – after it was pushed back last year due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

12 Apr 2021 9AM 7 min

How To Claim Tax Back For Working From Home

South Africans can claim a tax deduction if they have worked from home for more than half of their total working hours or for more than six months during the tax year that started in March 2020. Elani van der Westhuizen, senior tax technical at TaxTim explains.

12 Apr 2021 9AM 6 min

Road Accident Fund Faces Financial Trouble

The Road Accident Fund now has just over five months to pay out any claims. The RAF’s recent annual financial statement ending March 2020 indicates it has accumulated a deficit of R322-billion. ADVOCATE JUSTIN ERASMUS, CHAIRPERSON OF PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF LAWYERS ASSOCIATION talks on this matter

12 Apr 2021 9AM 6 min

The Pivot Point: Taubi Motlhabane

Gugu Mfuphi in conversation with Taubi Motlhabane, CEO of Cape Town International Convention Centre about her career in exhibitions, and taking over the role of CEO during a pandemic.

8 Apr 2021 9AM 11 min

Tax Payers Warned To Be Thorough When Filing Taxes.

New legislation could see taxpayers fined or face jail time for making tax errors such as failing to alert SARS of a change in personal details.

8 Apr 2021 9AM 8 min

Multichoice Support For Entrepreneurs With Innovation Fund

MultiChoice Group has created an Innovation Fund to invest in small businesses in the video entertainment and technology sectors.

8 Apr 2021 9AM 7 min

Citrus Growers Project Growth For 2021 Season

2021 is going to be another good year for the South African citrus industry. The Citrus Growers Association expects to export 158.7 million cartons of citrus in 2021. This will also allow farmers to reach new markets outside of Europe.

8 Apr 2021 9AM 5 min

Inside Your Business - Sinelizwi Fakade

29 year old Sinelizwi Fakade talks about his journey as an entrepreneur in the Agriculture sector.

7 Apr 2021 9AM 11 min

Increase In The Number Of People Supplementing Their Incomes With Side Hustles

New data shows that one in three employed South Africans has a side hustle or side business. This shows that many people have recognised the potential that exists to earn a second income.

7 Apr 2021 9AM 6 min

Mobile Data Price Drop A Welcome Relief For Consumers

The country’s mobile operators are dropping their data prices in a bid to drive digital transformation. These latest price drops also come at the back months after they were forced to slash data costs by the competition commission. Gugu Mfuphi takes a look at the benefit of lower data costs…

7 Apr 2021 9AM 10 min

Tips For How Small Businesses Can Safely Migrate Online

The demand for e-commerce has seen many businesses try to offer their services online but how they protect themselves and their consumers while doing so.

6 Apr 2021 10AM 9 min

Some Of The Country’s SMEs Saw Positive Growth Despite Impact Of COVID-19

A new survey shows that close to 80 percent of businesses in the country managed to survive the hard lockdown implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19.

6 Apr 2021 9AM 6 min

Record High Petrol Increase To Impact Consumer Pockets

April’s petrol price increase is said to be the country’s most expensive fuel price ever. Analysts say this increase will have negative impact on the price of goods and transport for the country’s consumers.

6 Apr 2021 9AM 5 min

What It Takes To Start A Side Hustle In South Africa In 2021

Leading retailer Game Stores asked South African’s just how much they thought a side hustle could supplement their income in 2021, and almost a third of those surveyed said they estimated that they could earn an extra R20 000 (or more) a year.

5 Apr 2021 9AM 19 min