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Month: April 2024

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Northern Cape gaming licence set aside for being too close to school

April 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

There was no evidence the gaming board had measured the distance between the school and the gambling premises. From Moneyweb. The Northern Cape High Court […]

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Ferrari vs Tesla: Who wins the investment race?

April 27, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Tesla’s production hit 1.85m vehicles in 2023 against Ferrari’s 13 660. Both produce cars, and both are pricey – but for very different reasons. From […]

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BHP’s bid for Anglo is a massive vote against SA

April 27, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Australian mining giant’s proposed buyout says a great deal about how SA is perceived abroad. From Moneyweb. BHP’s bold bid for Anglo American, minus its […]

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MTI crypto scam boss Johann Steynberg dead, says Brazilian press

April 26, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Brazilian online publication O Popular says he faced mental health problems and died of a massive heart attack on Monday. From Moneyweb. Brazilian online publication […]

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NPA’s ‘CADR plan’ to unclog courts for companies

April 25, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It will allow criminal cases against companies to avoid going through normal criminal court proceedings. From Moneyweb. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has published a […]

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If your property is hijacked, should you still pay rates and taxes?

April 25, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Rates are a tax and you are expected to pay, even if your building is hijacked. But there’s more to it … From Moneyweb. It’s […]

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FSCA publishes full list of 75 crypto licences approved

April 25, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

This should put an end to claims by some companies that they are the ‘first’ or ‘only’ ones receiving licences. From Moneyweb. The Financial Sector […]

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Home Affairs to tighten grip on illegal immigration and spazas

April 25, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Final white paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection was published on Wednesday, focusing on much tighter border entry. From Moneyweb. The Department of Home […]

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Claims against BHI Trust balloon – and keep going – as Ponzi scheme unravels

April 25, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

A better picture is emerging of the elaborate Ponzi scheme run by the St Stithians College alumni. From Moneyweb. Claims against the BHI Trust have […]

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Limpopo SEZ wants to be the first in SA to go nuclear

April 12, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

The soon-to-be-launched special economic zone near the Beitbridge border plans on supplementing solar with small modular nuclear reactors. From Moneyweb. The Musina Makhado Special Economic […]

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