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October is Cancer Month

October is Cancer Month

According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women of all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 26 in South Africa. Breast cancer is characterised by the growth of a malignant tumour that starts...

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SARS may soon require tax reference numbers from PBOs

SARS may soon require tax reference numbers from PBOs

When it comes to taxpayers claiming deductions for donations to PBOs, this kind of ambiguity can shield serious tax fraud. Armed with a recent amendment, SARS may soon require more information from PBOs. Nicole Copley, founder of ngoLAW, believes SARS may soon require...

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5 Reasons to register your small business

5 Reasons to register your small business

Registering your small business can seem like a big step, but for new entrepreneurs, it's a smart choice. As a small to medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you want to establish and protect your unique brand. You also want to ensure that if anything happens to your...

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Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!

To all the 2022 Comrades runners, Congratulations on taking on the "Ultimate Human Race" For those that didn't make it - there is next year!! Never give up! To those that made it - Well done!! A big shout out to one of the oldest runners - Pat Fischer, 70 year old...

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Electricity price loophole hits prepaid users hard

Electricity price loophole hits prepaid users hard

There are currently no regulations in place to control what electricity resellers can charge as service or vendor fees, leaving prepaid users on the hook for charges that increase each year, with no intervention. Speaking to the City Press, energy regulator Nersa...

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SA prone to scams due to high cost of living

SA prone to scams due to high cost of living

Parshotan said there is no quick way to get rich – a tried and tested approach is the best. AS the cost of living rapidly rises in the country due to the economic crisis, Rajesh Parshotan, a chairperson of the Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA), says...

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Good news for food and petrol prices in South Africa

Good news for food and petrol prices in South Africa

Households in South Africa could be in for some respite in the coming months as petrol and food prices are set to cool off, according to the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). In a note on Monday (8 August), economists at the BER noted a downward trend in global oil...

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