Rental Crisis Hits the Western Cape
High Demand and the Growing Risk of Exploitative Practices If you’re renting in the Western Cape, you already know how tough it is to find a decent property that suits your budget. Cape Town has become one of the most expensive cities to rent in South Africa, with demand far outstripping its supply. The steady […]
Budget Speech 2018
On 21 February 2018, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba delivered the 2018 budget speech and these are the changes that have been noted: VAT has increased from 14% to 15% and will take effect from 1 April 2018. This increase will affect 80% of higher income earners. Zero-rating food, such as brown bread, will remain VAT-free. […]