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Cosatu: Further VAT exemptions may not benefit the poor

Even if government adds to the list of zero-rated VAT items, there is still the challenge of ensuring that benefits of the VAT exemption flow to the poor, Cosatu has said.

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A photo of a loaf of 375g gluten-free bread at Woolworths, selling for R52.99, went viral on social media to the amusement of some while others questioned how a staple food item could be so expensive.

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AP Exclusive: Google watches your movements, like it or not

Aug 13 2018 22:58

Google tracks your movements, even when you've told it not to keep your location history.

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Treasury: Economic growth will be done by the book

Aug 13 2018 22:20

National Treasury has hit back at critics of proposals for economic growth, including a sovereign wealth fund and economic stimulus plan.

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Rand will rally - even though it's hit second-hardest, say analysts

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At present there's no reason to believe the rand won't "pull back" - although it has been badly hit, and the Ramaphoria honeymoon is over, say analysts from RMB.

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US stocks push higher, Tesla gains

Aug 13 2018 16:13

Wall Street stocks have risen early amid lingering worries over Turkey and other emerging market economies and Tesla shares advanced as CEO Elon Musk elaborated on a go-private proposal.

Markets rattled as Turkish lira dives to record lows

Aug 13 2018 13:53

Turkey's troubled lira has tumbled to fresh record lows against the euro and dollar, sending stock markets sliding.

Bayer shares plunge after Monsanto cancer ruling

Aug 13 2018 10:30

Shares in German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer have tumbled more than 10% as markets opened, as investors reacted to a shock US ruling against freshly-acquired Monsanto.

European equities slide at open on Turkey crisis

Aug 13 2018 10:00

European stocks have sunk in opening deals on fears over Turkey's currency crisis, while Frankfurt also fell with chemicals giant Bayer plunging on Monsanto cancer ruling.

Turkish lira hammered again as crisis spills into Asian markets

Aug 13 2018 09:56

Asian markets have tumbled and the Turkish lira dived almost 8% on fears that the economic crisis gripping Turkey could spill over into the global economy.

Tokyo shares open lower on Turkey crisis

Aug 13 2018 09:06

Tokyo stocks have opened lower as investors watched tension between the US and Turkey that has driven down the lira, fanning fears of possible wider financial instability.

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Selected from the top 100 Equities by Market cap.
WinnersPriceChange% Change
RCL Rcl Foods LimitedR18.20R1.207.06%
AGL Anglo American PlcR307.50R10.213.43%
RES Resilient Reit LimitedR56.00R1.643.02%
KIO Kumba Iron Ore LimitedR298.09R8.182.82%
FFB Fortress Reit LimitedR16.06R0.432.75%
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LosersPriceChange% Change
SAP Sappi LimitedR91.30R-9.60-9.51%
BAW Barloworld LimitedR119.89R-6.82-5.38%
AMS Anglo American Platinum L...R408.46R-15.20-3.59%
FSR Firstrand LimitedR63.05R-2.30-3.52%
ITU Intu Properties PlcR29.13R-0.97-3.22%
All JSE data is delayed by at least 15 minutes and provided by Morningstar

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Debt hitting SA's single women harder

Aug 13 2018 19:23

SA's single women are struggling more with their debt than their single male counterparts, suggests data from DebtBusters.

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Turkey's policy making paralysis promises more tumult in markets

Aug 13 2018 08:32

Turkey is set for another week of financial-market turmoil: its face-off with the US shows no sign of abating as the policy making vacuum grows.

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No media leaks to date for startup using Bitcoin to fight piracy

Aug 10 2018 20:45

A Stellenbosch-based tech start-up, which uses bitcoin to fight piracy in film, is looking to scale its technology in other forms of media.

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JSE stands its ground as Turkish crisis pummels rand

Aug 13 2018 18:49

The JSE stood its ground as the fall-out from the Turkish lira slump hit emerging currencies and spilled over to other global equity markets.

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Tekkie Town founders announce new chain store Mr. Tekkie

Aug 13 2018 21:21

Amid a court challenge over Steinhoff's acquisition of Tekkie Town, Tekkie Town's founders have announced the launch of a new retail chain supplier of branded sports apparel and footwear.

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Investment tips for women from Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka

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Start saving early, never be intimidated into making a financial decision and spoil yourself occasionally - these are just some of the investment tips from Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka.

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How to lose $3 billion of Bitcoin in India

Aug 10 2018 11:41

Accusations of tax evasion and police corruption, a kidnapper who was kidnapped, a fugitive politician, and billions in bitcoin lost. This is crypto-trading Gujarat-style.

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How to spot burnout

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Many people today suffer from burnout in the workplace. If the signs aren’t taken seriously, and help isn’t provided, the consequences can be far-reaching.

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