South Africa’s new airline could launch in January 2021
South Africa’s new national airline is set to launch as early as January 2021, the Sunday Times reports.
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9 ways you can claim British citizenship
British citizenship could be more attainable than you think, writes Mishal Patel of Sable International. Amendments to the UK’s laws and new rulings make it possible to claim nationality from your parents, grandparents and in some cases even your great-grandparents.
The cost of dying in South Africa vs the world
New research by life insurance provider, SunLife, shows that South Africa is one of the most expensive countries to die in.
You’ve been ‘blacklisted’ in South Africa – what now?
Many South Africans are experiencing some form of financial stress owing to the current financial climate. You may miss a credit card or loan repayment and when you try and open an account at your favourite clothing store or apply for a home loan, you may find out that you have been blacklisted, notes consulting agency, Credit Clear.
SARS promises strict punishments for South African taxpayers – how to prepare
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has undertaken to make the filing of annual tax returns for the 2020 filing season as seamless as possible for individuals who diligently fulfil their tax obligations. At the same time, SARS wants to make it as difficult and as costly as possible for non-compliant taxpayers and criminals who … Continue reading “SARS promises strict punishments for South African taxpayers – how to prepare”
How South Africa’s COVIDConnect contact tracing platform protects privacy
The National Department of Health (NDoH), in partnership with the Praekelt.org Foundation and BCX, recently launched the COVIDConnect contact tracing solution.
What my 40-something self would tell 30-year-old me about money
Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan Gray, looks back at her 30s and shares some financial lessons she learnt from reflecting over that period.
The coronavirus has triggered fundamental shifts in South Africa’s housing market
The level of activity in the housing market in the months since real estate agencies were allowed to reopen on 1 June has surprised market analysts, says Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.
Facebook’s marketing chief quits
Facebook Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Antonio Lucio is leaving the company after just two years, citing a desire to dedicate 100% of his time to diversity and inclusion efforts in the marketing and advertising industries.
10 things you should know about auto-assessments from SARS
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has published new information around and a FAQ around its auto-assessments.