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Spending tips for Easter without breaking the bank

Personal Finance

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Personal Finance

Household food basket cheaper in March, but low-income families still can’t afford it

Personal Finance

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Personal Finance

Here’s how the Middle East conflict could hurt your salary in South Africa

Personal Finance

Tips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict

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Business President Ramaphosa appoints Dr Makhubu as new Sars commissioner

Politics Lesufi says Dunga is fit for purpose, but the ANC in Ekurhuleni says something else

Politics MK party aims to remove self-determination from the constitution, Cape separatists respond

PSL Pirates star Mofokeng advised to join French giants Monaco

News Government raises ministers’ car cap to R1.1m, but can’t say what it costs taxpayers

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