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How to Manage Your Salary in South Africa: Budget Better, Save Money and Build Financial Freedom
Learn how to budget on a South African salary, reduce expenses, build an emergency fund and take practical steps towards financial freedom.
Economy
R52m Virginia poultry project left in ruins
The facility was intended to benefit 17 local youth—14 women and three men—as part of efforts to transform ownership in the agricultural sector and...
Economy
16-million SA ID holders finally have a deadline to AIM for
All remaining SA ID holders with green barcoded booklets now have a phase-out window to work towards. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has...
Economy
The 502 bank branches that offer Smart ID services across South Africa
Home Affairs currently has more than 500 bank branches offering Smart ID services across South Africa. Here’s the full list.
Google
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords.
Beware: There's a new malware making the rounds and it's targeting your Android device. Cybersecurity researchers at Zimperium recently discovered a new strain of...
Economy
How to find a Smart ID bank branch using Home Affairs’ new online locator
Home Affairs recently launched an online tool for finding participating Smart ID-enabled bank branches. Here’s how it works
Local News
The SA licence renewal site you WISH you used sooner
The number one SA license renewal site is often overlooked in favor of slick banking apps and WhatsApp bots. But here’s why it works...
Economy
Welkom Cargo Airport and special economic zone set to boost local economy
Matjhabeng Municipality has taken a major step toward revitalising its regional economy with the official site handover for the R5 billion project. This transformative...
Local News
Cost of Living in Welkom Compared to Other Cities
Cost of Living in Welkom Compared to Other Cities According to the latest data from Expatistan’s cost of living index, the city of Welkom...
