Ombuds: banks still claim old debt
The Ombudsman for Banking Services has warned consumers to be on the lookout for banks that still pursue prescribed debt. The ombud, Reana Steyn, said her office... Read more.
New code helps to level playing field in SA’s legal sector
The push to transform the legal fraternity in the country is a step closer to becoming reality following the publication of the draft legal sector code (LSC) for... Read more.
IDC gives renewable energy big boost
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has funded H1 Holdings, a BEE group, in a deal that creates one of the world’s biggest solar photo- voltaic (PV) plants... Read more.
Hlophe’s fate now in Ramaphosa’s hands after JSC recommends his suspension
The future of John Hlophe, the current Judge President of the Western Cape Division of the High Court, is in peril after the Judicial Services Commission recommended... Read more.
Further interest rate hikes likely as inflation continues to climb unabated
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Thursday increased the cost of borrowing by 75 basis points (bp) to 5.5%, the biggest increase in nearly 20 years as the... Read more.
New sheriff in KZN after Zikalala is ousted from top ANC post
Former KwaZulu-Natal ANC Youth League leader Siboniso Duma was on Saturday night declared as the new provincial chairperson, beating Sihle Zikalala to the top post... Read more.
Cutting back on insurance can backfire
The rising cost of living and the need to save should not lead to consumers cutting back on their insurance products, experts have cautioned. “There are a number... Read more.
Deputy Minister of Transport has lost six family members in a car accident
Deputy Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has lost her son, daughter-in-law and four grand children in a tragic accident that happened on Sunday night. According... Read more.
MTN faces fierce resistance in its bid to buy Telkom
The proposed deal by MTN, Africa’s largest wireless carrier, to buy Telkom is likely to face major opposition from cabinet, three senior ministers in the economic... Read more.
Ramaphosa pays glowing tribute to Duarte
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to late ANC deputy secretary general, Jessie Duarte, hailing her contribution to the struggled to liberate... Read more.
