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Township property: An untapped market?
Township property: An untapped market?
Soweto leads township ‘big three’; Khayelitsha needs more of Cape Town’s shine
MUCH HAS been written about the residential property markets in South Africa’s iconic cities—Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban – but what of the largest townships in or adjacent to each of these cities: Soweto, Umlazi, and Khayelitsha?
While the glossy brochures and media headlines often focus on city skylines and prime real estate, there’s a vibrant pulse of urban transformation that often beats strongest in the townships on their periphery.
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Analysing annual reports (part 3)
Analysing annual reports (part 3)
The cash flow statement—because cash doesn’t lie
WHEN EVALUATING the financial health of a company, many people focus on the income statement or the balance sheet. While these are essential tools, the cash flow statement often provides the clearest picture of a company’s real financial strength.
By showing the actual movement of cash in and out of the business, this statement highlights whether an organisation is truly generating enough liquidity to sustain operations, invest in growth, and reward stakeholders.
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Tips to secure your digital legacy
Tips to secure your digital legacy
Looking beyond traditional assets
NATIONAL WILLS Week, which ran from 15 to 19 September, is a reminder to take a vital step to safeguard
your family’s security by drawing up or reviewing your will.
Many people focus on traditional assets such as a house, car, or shares when planning their estates—but in today’s world, much of our lives and wealth exists online.
It’s vital, therefore, to include your digital assets when drawing up your will.
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The ABCs of structured products
The ABCs of structured products
A smart way to invest and diversify your portfolio
INVESTING CAN feel like a daunting task, especially with unpredictable markets and an overwhelming number of options to choose from. Many South Africans want to grow their wealth, but are also mindful of protecting what they have already built.
The challenge is finding investments that offer both security and opportunity, and one such investment solution is structured products.
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Getting the most from your medical claim
Getting the most from your medical claim
SARS provides a surprising amount of relief, specifically for those falling into either of the ‘disabled’ and/or ‘physically impaired’ categories
CLAIMING ADDITIONAL medical expenses can be a bit of a nightmare, but this pales into insignificance when trying to claim expenses relating to a disability.
SARS applies a fairly strict definition when it comes to understanding what a disability is. The reason for this is that for taxpayers below the age of 65, the amount that can be claimed as expenses tends to be far more generous than that available to persons without a disability.
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Midlife and money
Financial survival guide for women over 40
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