Thousands of schools across South Africa will not be able to resume full-time classes on Monday (2 August), as they are not able to meet the physical distance requirements for learners and staff, the Sunday Times reports. Source: BusinessTech
National Treasury published the latest Draft Tax Bills on 28 July 2021, which incorporate the tax proposals made in the 2021 Budget. Source: BusinessTech
In these tough economic times, South African car buyers are desperate to find good value, which is generating increased demand for quality, well-priced vehicles in the used car market. Source: BusinessTech
Many retirees see retirement as a transitioning from the working grind, to days of leisure and relaxation. Source: BusinessTech
While business confidence appear to be on the rise based on wage increase decisions, most businesses are taking a measured approach, new data for South Africa shows. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa has joined 130 other countries in calls to introduce a global tax. Source: BusinessTech
Motorists will see yet another big increase in the fuel price in August, as a result of rising oil prices, and a softer local currency against the dollar over the last month. Source: BusinessTech
With interest rates still at their lowest levels in almost 50 years, more homeowners are weighing the pros and cons of asking their bank to convert their home loan from a variable interest rate to a fixed rate for the next few years. Source: BusinessTech
“Invest every single dime you have, early and as often as you can.” That’s the advice from Mary Callahan Erdoes, the chief executive officer of JP Morgan Chase’s Asset and Wealth Management division on how to retire early. Source: BusinessTech
The Italian Embassy in Pretoria has dismissed reports on a ‘new visa route’ to gain Italian citizenship as a scam. Source: BusinessTech
