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Growth anticipated as SA exits the Grey List Could coming off the ‘Grey List’ light the commercial property fuse? SOUTH AFRICA’S removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has injected a much-needed dose of optimism into the economy, with the commercial property sector anticipated to benefit directly. This announcement shows that South Africa is back on the radar of global investors.  It restores credibility, and lowers perceived risk – both of which are critical for property investment and development. This is a pivotal moment for investors looking to capitalise on reawakening market sentiment. If you’d like to read the rest of this article, please sign up or, if you’re already a member, log in. Sign Up Log In A subscription allows you UNLIMITED access to premium articles and content for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Cancel anytime.

The maths behind gambling Why the house always wins YOUR FRIENDS who gamble may brag about their “wins,” but here’s the truth … no matter what type of gambling, in the long run, the gambler always loses.  But why does the house always win? In every betting game, the odds are against the player.  It all comes down to maths.  You may win in the short term, but over time, the ‘house’, a.k.a. the betting establishment or operator, always wins. If you’d like to read the rest of this article, please sign up or, if you’re already a member, log in. Sign Up Log In A subscription allows you UNLIMITED access to premium articles and content for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Cancel anytime.

When laws governing marriage collide Black Coffee and Enhle ruling sends a clear message: customary and civil marriages are of equal legal standing SOUTH AFRICAN actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has won a victory in the Johannesburg High Court.  It ruled that her customary marriage to music star Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo was valid, declaring their later civil marriage and antenuptial contract null and void. Mlotshwa is now legally entitled to half of the couple’s vast estate. In this article, the author—a scholar of legal pluralism and specialist in customary law marriage—answers a number of questions arising from this case concerning the various pieces of legislation governing marriage in South Africa. If you’d like to read the rest of this article, please sign up or, if you’re already a member, log in. Sign Up Log In A subscription allows you UNLIMITED access to premium articles and content for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Cancel anytime.

Busting the accounting jargon 10 common accounting terms used in company financial statements FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are the cornerstone of corporate reporting and decision-making, and are often the first section that one turns to when looking at a company’s annual report. They provide investors, managers, regulators, and other stakeholders with insights into a company’s performance, financial position, and cash flow.  However, for those unfamiliar with accounting language, the terminology used in these documents can seem complex and technical. Understanding key accounting terms is essential to interpreting what financial statements truly convey If you’d like to read the rest of this article, please sign up or, if you’re already a member, log in. Sign Up Log In A subscription allows you UNLIMITED access to premium articles and content for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Cancel anytime.