IN CONVERSATION WITH MARAH LOUW

Today’s proceedings at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry placed alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala firmly in the spotlight. Appearing under subpoena at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, Matlala repeatedly invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination when questioned about the controversial R360 million SAPS Medicare24 tender, a contract…

South Africa’s gig economy is expanding rapidly, with more people earning money outside their monthly salaries through Uber driving, freelancing, content creation, tutoring, or selling products online. SARS requires all of this income to be declared, regardless of the amount. Failure to declare can lead to audits, penalties, and backdated…

Today, we’re talking about something that affects almost every part of our lives money. From budgeting and saving to debt, financial pressure and planning for the future, financial wellness is not just about how much money you make, but how you manage, understand and feel about your money. 13:10 Joining…

Jacob Zuma is back on the campaign trail — and he is not pulling his punches. Speaking in the Eastern Cape, Zuma attacked President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling him a “crook” and questioning his leadership of the country. But the interesting story isn’t simply “Zuma attacks Ramaphosa.” The bigger question is:…

You probably know the routine: your phone rings, you don’t recognise the number, you answer — and someone wants to sell you insurance, a funeral policy, a cellphone contract or some other product. You block the number, and then another one calls the next day. But the bigger issue isn’t…