Mini Cooper 5-Door Opel Corsa 1.4 Enjoy Mini Cooper 5-Door History in the making, as Mini goes where no Mini has gone before, the five- door hatchback. This is either very smart or a long shot by Mini to take on the well-established five-door hatchbacks. The new five-door Mini has not just been…
Raising a child is no joke, not on your time nor your wallet. When speaking to other parents, the biggest burden I hear about is saving for their child’s education. It’s a large expense. So, on the insistence of a good friend of mine, I’m going to share my personal tips on this. First, save…
A rugby team is made up of 15 players, with seven or eight more on the bench. Each of these players has a very specific skillset – strength, speed, ball handling, catching or kicking skills – and the players are positioned in the team according to those skills. A great rugby team has both power…
A new debt reduction regime in the Income Tax Act is aimed at supporting debtors in financial distress and contributing to local economic recovery, but will this debt relief result in deferred tax liabilities on financial statements? By Nico Fourie CA(SA) and Herman Viviers CA(SA) The new and more uniform income tax treatment of a…
This September more than three million Muslims will travel to Mecca for the annual five-day pilgrimage (Hajj). This is the biggest yearly gathering of humans on earth. For Muslims to be at the Grand Mosque over this period is the most important moment of their spiritual lives. According to Islamic faith, every Muslim has to…
7 easy ways to conserve energy Conserving energy helps the planet and saves money – so why don’t more people make the effort to do it? Simple conservation steps can have a great impact. Set washing machines to either the warm or cold water setting, not hot. Turn down the water heater thermostat. Clean or…
‘Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.’ This quote from Winston Churchill aptly resonates with the words of Professor Jonathan Jansen (Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State) at an event I attended recently. He spoke about why people fail in certain circumstances, but when put in…
In this special report we take a look at challenges and opportunities in the public sector and exploring developments in public finance management in the rest of Africa Africa’s cities poised for exponential growth Funding growth in municipalities A dream deferred Emerging economies and stability in Africa Simpler and improved reporting AFRICA’S CITIES POISED…
Every year, thousands of families are left in difficult financial situations as a result of their loved ones not having put in place adequate estate planning in the event of their death. It is estimated that as many as three-quarters of South Africans admit to having no form of estate planning in place. If you…
‘Nothing motivates me more than being asked to assist with a serious problem and having the ability to come up with a solution,’ says Accountant-General Michael Sass. Monique Verduyn spoke to him about the challenges he faces and the legacy he wishes to leave behind The Office of the Accountant-General(OAG), perched on the 19rd floor…