A large number of South Africans earning at least R15,000 a month are delaying retirement because they simply can’t afford it, a survey found. South Africans’ spending habits and aspirations were at odds with reality, a survey by money lender Wonga has shown. Meanwhile, research also shows that many people are simply too broke to..
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According to research, many South Africans are ‘too broke to retire’
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Stats show that there has been a sharp rise in SA migrants, with 8,200 people moving to New Zealand between April 2018 and April 2019
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New emigration statistics show that an increasing number of South Africans are leaving for Australia and New Zealand. This is backed by local information from immigration companies who have also reported a rise in the number of queries from South Africans looking to move their families overseas. The Department of Home Affairs does not keep..
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SA in stitches over reality star Khloé Kardashian’s ‘KAK’ bags
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The Kardashian/Jenner clan are always in the news. If it’s not Kim Kardashian West showing off too much flesh then Kylie Jenner is launching yet another makeup product. This week sister Khloé Kardashian is having her moment in the media spotlight. South Africans have found a reason to point and laugh at the reality star…
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Foreign newspaper Daily Mail took notice of horrific crimes against whites in SA: WHY IS THE WORLD SO SILENT ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA? – For one simple reason; The victims are white.
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About a year ago the plight of white South Africans, and especially the farmers reached an awareness “peak”, for lack of a better term. Stories were finally being published in the mainstream media, commentators were discussing it, politicians were making statements and promising action – even Donald Trump tweeted about it. Closer to home, thousands..
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Whites are made scapegoats for the failures of ANC-regime – FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald
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Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald says white South Africans are tired of being made scapegoats for the failures of the government. The FF Plus leader says South Africans who believe in equal rights for minorities, the growth of the economy, and seriously addressing the crime situation should vote for the party come May 8…
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Social media calls for Soweto power to be cut until bill paid, it’s about time that ESKOM do this
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South Africans went online to demand that Soweto’s lights be turned off until residents forked out the money they owe Eskom. Soweto is one of Eskom’s major payment defaulters – People also made jokes on social media, saying Eskom was afraid of the township. Many South Africans have taken to social media to demand that..
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While National Treasury and SARS scramble for money, a new focus has been placed on the revenue service’s plans to tax SA expats working abroad , who could face having 45% of their earnings over R1 million fed back to government
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South Africa’s expat tax is coming – and there’s only one way to legally avoid it. Speaking on The Money Show this week, personal financial advisor at Galileo Capital, Warren Ingram said that even though the actual rules around the tax are yet to be finalised, they are planned to come into effect in March..
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Due to political tensions in the country, South Africans are advised: “If you have cash to spare, take it out of South Africa”
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Late 2017, at the height of political tensions in the country, economist Dawie Roodt advised South Africans to take their money out of the country amid looming downgrades which would send the economy into another recession. While much has changed since then (including the appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa as president), Roodt still believes that many..
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Max du Preez says we are all coloureds
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Max du Preez proclaims that all white South-Africans are actually coloured. And now all the people are angry about it. We are not angry. It’s no shame to be a coloured, so if Max feels he wants to be a Coloured, that’s his problem. The colouring is just as much of this country as any..
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Malema wants all of us to speak Swahili and it looks like his wish will soon come true after the basic education department announced the language will soon be offered at schools
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The EFF leader may be one small step closer to his wish after the basic education department announced the language will soon be offered at schools. In a video clip shared on Tuesday taken from an EFF media briefing from last month, EFF leader Julius Malema can be seen calling for the continent of Africa..
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Mercedes-Benz apologised for the ‘misunderstood’ advert, which didn’t feature any black mothers
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International luxury vehicle manufacturer Mercedes Benz apologised for “offending” South Africans following social media outrage over their Mother’s Day advertisement.
The advert shows a woman playing different roles, from taking care of her child to owning a business. Mercedes Benz South Africa has since deleted the video on Twitter after some South African Twitter users pointed out that there were no black mothers in the advert.
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Opposition parties react to Zuma’s resignation
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is “rejoicing” at the news that Jacob Zuma has resigned as president, while the United Democratic Movement says “good riddance”.
Zuma announced on Wednesday evening that, although he does not agree with this decision, he will resign as president of the republic effective immediately.
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Millions of South African’s personal information have been hacked
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The personal information of more than 30 million South Africans has apparently been leaked online. This is according to Australian security researcher and creator of ‘Have I Been Pwned’, Troy Hunt. His website allows people to check if their personal information has been compromised in a data breach. He took to Twitter on Tuesday to..
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No room to hide: A President caught in the act – Six ways Zuma has betrayed us
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The report “No room to hide: A President caught in the act”‚ which was due to be handed to National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete on Wednesday by the civil society group Outa‚ ends by saying Jacob Zuma has breached his constitutional obligations and oath of office in six ways. He has paralysed the criminal justice..
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China tells Ramaphosa to stay out of arrest of Vodacom boss’ family for terrorism. “African Way” does not work in China…
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has very little to say in response to arrests of South Africans in China on suspicion of terrorism Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa today Wednesday 15 July had very little to say to in response to media questions regarding the arrests of a number of South Africans and other nationals in the Peoples..
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