In the month before Christmas, South Africans get low fuel prices but a lot of debt

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As the year comes to an end, disappointed consumers are wondering what happened to their financial optimism at the beginning of the year.

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Notice of Rooken Smith Street closure on Louis Fourie Road

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BUSINESS NEWS – Please be advised that access from Louis Fourie Road to Rooken Smith Street will be closed for construction work from 6 November until 21 November (weather...

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Experts hold their breath for further interest rate cuts

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BUSINESS NEWS – Because inflation has remained modest, some analysts believe a 25 basis-point cut in the repo rate could happen at the November meeting. Others remain more cautious,...

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Black Friday bargains = Debt December regrets: NFO warns against credit-fuelled spending sprees

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BUSINESS NEWS – As South Africans gear up for Black Friday on 28 November, the National Financial Ombud (NFO) urges consumers to think twice before swiping their way into...

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Latent defects, misrepresentation, silence and the limits of the voetstoots clause in residential property sales

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BUSINESS NEWS – Purchasing a residential property is often the most significant financial investment a person will make. Yet even after taking occupation, a buyer may discover defects that...

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Namibia: What Namibia’s Local Authorities Needfor Sustainable Urban Growth

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[Namibian] Namibia’s urban areas are expanding rapidly, yet local authorities often struggle to respond effectively for sustainable urban growth.

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South Africa: The Real Cost of Johannesburg’s Water

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[GroundUp] Families living alongside the huge Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme get no water

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