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Medical Aid Tax Credits in South Africa: How Much You Get, and the Extra One Most People Miss

Medical Aid Tax Credits in South Africa: How Much You Get, and the Extra One Most People Miss

SARS gives money back for being on a medical aid, and there are two credits, not one. How much you get in 2026/27, and the extra one most people never claim.

Banking for seniors in South Africa: how the over-55s can bank for free

Personal Finance

Banking for seniors in South Africa: how the over-55s can bank for free

Every big South African bank lets the over-55s bank for free, but only if you keep a minimum balance. Here is each bank's deal for 2026, and the catch.

Senior Citizen Discounts in South Africa: Every Special by Shop and Day

Personal Finance

Senior Citizen Discounts in South Africa: Every Special by Shop and Day

Which shops give pensioners a discount, and on which day? The honest 2026 guide to senior citizen discounts, from Wednesday loyalty points to the rates rebate and SASSA grant.

Is R5 million enough to retire in South Africa?

Is R5 million enough to retire in South Africa?

What R5 million really pays you a month after tax, how long it lasts, living annuity versus a guaranteed income for life, and whether it stretches to retiring at 55 or 60.

Garden Route Road Trip: How to Plan the Perfect Drive

Garden Route Road Trip: How to Plan the Perfect Drive

Everything you need to plan a Garden Route road trip: the best stops west to east, when to go, how long you need, and what to know about driving the N2.

South Africa's Political Parties: A Voter's Guide to the 2026 Local Elections

South Africa's Political Parties: A Voter's Guide to the 2026 Local Elections

Who's who in South African politics ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections: the main parties, their leaders and where they stand.

Tax-Free Savings in South Africa: How It Works, and the Accounts Worth a Look in 2026

Personal Finance

Tax-Free Savings in South Africa: How It Works, and the Accounts Worth a Look in 2026

A plain-language guide to how tax-free savings accounts work in 2026, plus the best five cash TFSAs and the best five equity TFSAs to consider.

A R3.2 Billion Afrikaans University Campus Is Rising East of Pretoria

A R3.2 Billion Afrikaans University Campus Is Rising East of Pretoria

If you have driven out past Pretoria East on the Boschkop road

Every MVNO in South Africa: A Complete Guide

Every MVNO in South Africa: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to every MVNO operating in South Africa, including banking, retail, ISP, and niche providers.

A Weekend in Cullinan: Diamonds, Bushveld and Pancakes

A Weekend in Cullinan: Diamonds, Bushveld and Pancakes

Cullinan sits about 50 kilometres east of Pretoria, and most people drive

SA Rugby Competitions Explained: From the URC to the Springbok Test Season

SA Rugby Competitions Explained: From the URC to the Springbok Test Season

Not sure what URC, Nations Championship or EPCR means? Here's a plain-English breakdown of every competition SA rugby teams play in during 2026.

Your Pretoria Weekend Guide: Discovering Local Gems

Your Pretoria Weekend Guide: Discovering Local Gems

From Rietvlei game drives and the Hazel Food Market to craft beer in Menlo Park and live shows at SunBet Arena, a local guide to the best of Pretoria weekends.