Legal precedent set as Odendaal’s assets forfeited in Steinhoff fraud battle

The SARB has forfeited to the state cash totalling R42m from Berdine Odendaal’s bank accounts, as well as her R18m property in Paarl’s Val de Vie estate.

Capitec to launch life cover product in June

The group’s after-tax profit from its insurance business increased by 12%, with its funeral plans now covering more than 12 million lives.

Which banks offer the cheapest transaction accounts in South Africa?

Solidarity’s latest Bank Charges Report singles out the progress made by Nedbank regarding competitiveness and transparency.

Capitec’s funeral policy arrangement with Sanlam to end next year

Capitec Life will take over the administration of the in-force insurance book.

Black Friday: retailer payday or sales fizzle?

Shopping statistics reveal top trends in consumer purchases over the Black Friday weekend.

Student Hero takes the strain out of applying for education funding

Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. This week, we look at what Student Hero offers.

Manati’s alternative student funding opens doors to education

Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. This week, we look at what Manati offers.

Here are the key features of the Capitec Education Fund

Students who enrol with MBSE have four options to fund their studies. In this article, we look at what Capitec offers.

The two banks with the biggest increase in complaints in 2022

Complaints about current accounts and digital banking were the two largest categories of cases opened with the ombudsman.

This is SA’s cheapest bank if you transact completely online, according to Solidarity’s survey

The report also compares the cost of banking at Absa, Capitec, First National Bank, Nedbank, and Standard Bank.

Tribunal rules on Viceroy’s application against R50m penalty for Capitec report

Can the FSCA fine persons not domiciled within the jurisdiction of South Africa’s courts?

Online banks unbeatable in Solidarity’s 2022 transaction fees survey

The release of Solidarity’s annual Bank Charges Report usually generates a fair bit of interest, probably because consumers want to see whether Capitec will live up to its reputation as the country’s cheapest […]

Are Agencies Over-Rated?

Barbara Kiviat*, a former Time staff writer, noted in an article last year on the global financial crisis that the jury is still out on what exactly happened, and who is to blame, […]