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Household wealth index highlights our financial weaknesses

29 April 2013

The real value of household wealth has been significantly reduced due to the recession of 2008/2009 – this is one of the key findings of the Momentum/UNISA Household Wealth Index, released last week. Although the results showed an increase in the value of

The insurance sector must ‘be fair’ to car owners

15 April 2013

The High Court matter between Durban-based Sherwin Jerrier and Outsurance has caused quite a stir in the industry, and for good reason. The insurance industry appears in an unflattering light yet again to the consumer, and because the judgment in this mat

Can municipalities be held liable for flooding?

02 April 2013

At 3am on the morning of 7 March 2013, Morningside residents had a rude awakening when a burst water pipe in Outspan Road caused 10 houses in the Morningside Village Estate complex to flood. Perimeter walls were washed away and some parked cars were damag

What employers can do about unsecured lending

18 March 2013

Employers may or may not be aware of the fact that a large portion of employees’ income is often allocated to debt repayments. Although the National Credit Act (NCA) was introduced in 2007 it did not deter lenders from aggressively pursuing consumers with

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