The maths behind gambling

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...
When laws governing marriage collide

When laws governing marriage collide

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...
Busting the accounting jargon

Busting the accounting jargon

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...
10 money-smart travel tips

10 money-smart travel tips

10 money-smart travel tips With some forward thinking, you can travel without breaking the bank HERITAGE TRAVEL involves taking a trip that’s connected to your culture or family roots.  With so many diverse histories in South Africa, the occasions could range from...
Township property: An untapped market?

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...