Chiefs want more money, greater power: This emerged during public hearings for comments on the provincial amended Traditional Leadership and Governance Bill, which was passed by the Bhisho legislature last Thursday. Royals across the province told the portfolio committee on cooperative ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Chiefs want more money, greater power
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PE in the news: South Africa: Illegal Money Lender Targets Pensioners
South Africa: Illegal Money Lender Targets Pensioners: "It was 2012 when I started borrowing money here. I needed money to buy more groceries for my two grandchildren after their mother left with their social grant card to find a job in Port Elizabeth," said Dumezweni. He said he first borrowed R500 from ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. WATCH: Knysna whale shark dies despite rescue efforts: The animal has since been declared dead. Samples have been taken for marine biologists at … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africa: Illegal Money Lender Targets Pensioners
Money: Does it Really Exist?
Money: Does it Really Exist?: Money: Does it Really Exist? “Even though the number of dollars in the world are real and finite, the value we assign to those dollars is completely arbitrary. It changes all the time.” ~ Sean Edwards, author, speaker, political thinker. So the answer to the question is a quick no, it doesn’t exist. Money is something we made up in order to create a standard value for controlling barter and trade. And without it, life would become very complicated. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Money: Does it Really Exist?
Bhisho news: Unemployed graduates demand money to hunt jobs
Unemployed graduates demand money to hunt jobs: Hundreds of unemployed graduates yesterday marched to the premier's office in Bhisho to demand jobs. The march was a continuation of a series of flash mobs staged by the #HireAGraduate movement last week. Clad in graduation attire, the unemployed graduates ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. South Africa: Suspects Arrested in a Tracing Operation: These suspects were arrested from their homes at Stutterheim, Ndevana, Izele, Zwelitsha, King Williams … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Unemployed graduates demand money to hunt jobs
Mthatha news: Man angry after losing R2 500 money transfer
Man angry after losing R2 500 money transfer: I paid R2500 to send to my family who really needed it because life is tough for them. “My cousin had to withdraw the money in Mthatha, but when she went there they said it was not available. I don’t understand what happened because I SMSed the ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Royal wedding for abaThembu Prince Azenathi Dalindyebo: Both the wedding and the inauguration will be at Bumbane great place near Mthatha. The fourth-year University of … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Man angry after losing R2 500 money transfer
Mthatha news: Municipal money: The good, bad and ugly
Municipal money: The good, bad and ugly: Information published in National Treasury’s Municipal Money shows that the municipality, based in Mthatha, with nearly 452 000 residents, had a commendable bank balance of R40 million at the end of the last financial year. But the municipality ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Azenathi back at the helm as acting king: Azenathi, 24, was appointed acting king during an AbaThembu national meeting held at Bumbane Great Place near Mthatha on Sunday while … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Municipal money: The good, bad and ugly
Determining if you spent your money wisely this year
Not many people take the time to review their finances at the end of the year; however analysing the way that you managed your finances can help you form the basis for your financial plan for the upcoming year. Eunice Sibiya, head of consumer education at FNB outlines a few ways to measure if you were successful at managing your finances in 2016. You paid off some debt Most consumers need debt at some point in their lives and not all debt is bad debt. However, according to the National … [Read more...] about Determining if you spent your money wisely this year
King Williams Town news: Man killed in apparent argument over money
Man killed in apparent argument over money: King William’s Town – Willowvale police have arrested a 58-year-old woman in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old man in an apparent argument about money, Eastern Cape police said on Sunday. “The deceased and the suspect were at a traditional ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Computers stolen from Eastern Cape clinic: KING WILLIAM’S TOWN – Msobomvu police are investigating a case of business burglary after five men broke the … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Man killed in apparent argument over money
Sweating value out of your teenager
Teenagers, whilst they are absolved from big financial responsibilities, do start to use their money independently as they enter their early teenage years; by spending their money on clothes, toiletries and gadgets. According to Chris Labuschagne CEO of FNB Credit Card, laying the foundation to good financial habits for your child should include encouraging your teenager to earn extra money from other sources. Chris touches on the different ways that teenagers can make money: 1. The … [Read more...] about Sweating value out of your teenager
Steps to avoid money temptations
In a perfect world, we would all spend only what was necessary and always put away any extra cash. Unfortunately there are always temptations which make us fall into spending traps based on emotions and wants, not needs. "There are a few tricks that you can use in order to stop the temptation of overspending or dipping into hard earned savings to fund unnecessary expenditures," says Eunice Sibiya, head of Consumer Education at FNB. Only take what you need "Our debit cards, credit cards … [Read more...] about Steps to avoid money temptations
Bhisho news: Mbete tells ANC members to stop putting money first
Mbete tells ANC members to stop putting money first: Baleka Mbete Speaking in Bhisho during former ANC provincial chairman Dumisani Mafu’s memorial service this week, Mbete admitted that infighting and divisions existed in the ANC. “We cannot unite our people if we fail to unite ourselves as the ANC ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Money now a main candidate: Perhaps this explains why the likes of the provincial transport department’s director of communications, Ncedo Kumbaca, is leaving his … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Mbete tells ANC members to stop putting money first
What kids should know about money this youth month
16 June 2016 - In order to have a good long-term relationship with money, there are few key understandings kids should have before they reach adulthood. "Finance is a big part of an adult's world but it is not given the attention it deserves during childhood," says Eunice Sibiya, head of consumer education at FNB. The influencers for children will be the adults in their lives, so this Youth Month, take extra care to not only teach, but also demonstrate good money habits. Emotion and … [Read more...] about What kids should know about money this youth month
Teach your children well
Assuming that children don't need to know about finances until they are actually earning money is a big mistake. Finances are such a big part of everyday life and good financial habits will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. An essential aspect of this is the importance of credit and how it can work for or against them. "Most people will need credit at some stage in their lives and it is important for parents to teach their kids to understand the basics behind how credit works … [Read more...] about Teach your children well
Dangerous Trojan viruses released daily to rob victims of their money
South Africans are increasingly being targeted by ransomware – a dangerous virus that infects computers and blocks the user’s access to their own information until a ransom is paid. Virtucomp CEO Enrico Vermaak today warned computer users of the potential risks of being hacked on digital devices for ransom. The first quarter of 2015 saw a 165% increase in new ransomware attacks globally. A report by the Australian government claimed that 72% of Australian based companies surveyed were … [Read more...] about Dangerous Trojan viruses released daily to rob victims of their money
Indian's Roadmaster Gives BMW's Sport Touring Bike a Run for Its Money – PE News
Indian's Roadmaster Gives BMW's Sport Touring Bike a Run for Its Money: The next stop was the Gorah Elephant Camp, a Hunter Hotels property in Addo Elephant National Park that houses guests in 11 tented suites. The park covers 447,000 acres of wilderness, making it South Africa's third largest. It is also home to one of ... Addo Elephant Park - Read more on Robb Report The 10 best walking tours for 2016: The 16-day trip includes a hike up Table Mountain, a walk along the … [Read more...] about Indian's Roadmaster Gives BMW's Sport Touring Bike a Run for Its Money – PE News
