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National Treasury has argued that removing medical aid tax credits would hurt low income earners.

Why SA should consider help from the IMF to fix the economy

The International Monetary Fund’s view of how to fix South Africa’s economy deserves to be seriously considered.

Alone: Most children live with one parent. Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

​A single woman counts the cost of having a baby

The expectant mother was in a predicament. She was the primary care-giver for her four-year-old and would soon be for her newborn.

Currency affairs: The foreign exchange market has a daily average turnover of more than $5-trillion

Get the fix: Bank rot in SA spotlight

After international crackdowns on forex market rigging, local authorities are following suit.

Do you know how far your Randela goes? Join the celebrated bank note as it journeys through the hands of ordinary

Pimples: Randela’s long walk

Do you know how far your Randela goes? Join the celebrated bank note as it journeys through the hands of ordinary, and not so ordinary, South Africans.

Mohale Ralebitso

How savings empower us

South Africa has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the world’s most economically unequal countries.

Savings wake-up call for South Africa

Savings wake-up call for South Africa

From not earning enough or not having a desire to do so, the reasons given for South Africans not saving are myriad.

The challenge is to get South Africans to save more in general

SA needs to start saving seriously

Banks and the state have a role to play to change the thinking of South Africans, writes Lynley Donnelly.

Short-term savings account

When selecting a savings account, interest isn’t everything. Also consider the convenience factor.

Smart investments for pensioners

Pensioners tend to struggle in a low interest-rate environment. What investment decisions should they be making?