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Home Affairs slammed for chasing away ‘swallow’ visitors

February 1, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

It cannot handle the backlog for short-term visas, so those unable to extend their visas have been told to leave the country by the end […]

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SA hits new low for corruption – Transparency International

February 1, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

South Africa has joined some dodgy company, rubbing shoulders with Burkina Faso, Kosovo and Vietnam. From Moneyweb. South Africa, once revered as model of democracy […]

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Joburg high court says illegal occupiers ‘can stay’

February 1, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

The owners of two buildings have been trying to evict the illegal residents since 2011, and the city itself declared the premises unsuitable for occupation […]

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‘Local markets will be volatile before the elections’

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

But equities should beat last year’s miserable performance. From Moneyweb. The big wildcard overhanging local markets is the upcoming national elections and the possibility of […]

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Liquidators claim R97 000 from MTI investor who thought he’d dodged a bullet

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

He invested R20 000 and months later, hearing that MTI may be an unlawful scheme, asked for his money back. Now liquidators are demanding he […]

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Billions of rands at stake over ‘swallow’ visa backlogs

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

A Home Affairs directive issued in December tells short-term visitors planning to extend their 90-day visas they may have to leave by 29 February. From […]

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Fund managers see rand strengthening to R17.73 in 2024

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

A better year for local bonds and equities is on the cards, with the rand strengthening towards the end of the year. From Moneyweb. After […]

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Transnet ups Cape Town port capacity to rescue fruit export season

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Deciduous fruit volumes are down 14% this season. From Moneyweb. The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken on dozens of new hires in hopes […]

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Don’t fall for MMM Krypto’s promise of up to 36% a month – FSCA

January 30, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Founded in Russia and active in Africa, the company is offering ‘unrealistic’ returns. From Moneyweb. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public […]

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More ships docking at SA ports since start of Red Sea attacks

January 19, 2024 Ciaran Ryan 0

Country needs to ‘set up more bunkering services’ to meet likely increase in demand in the coming months. From Moneyweb. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) […]

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