InvestingSouth Africa
How to Open a Stokvel Account: Banks Compared
Opening a stokvel account in South Africa needs signatories, a constitution and ID copies. Compare Absa, Standard Bank and FNB requirements and fees.
4 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
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17 guides written for South Africa, with local platforms, local rules and real numbers in ZAR.
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InvestingSouth Africa
How to Buy JSE Shares as a Beginner: Apps, Fees and Your First Trade
You can buy JSE shares yourself through an app like EasyEquities for about 0.63% in total fees, starting from R5, with no stockbroker required.
1 Nov 2026 · 10 min read
InvestingSouth Africa
Unit Trusts in South Africa: How They Work, Fees and How to Start With R500
You can start a unit trust in South Africa for R500 a month, or no minimum at all on some platforms. See what it costs, how it's taxed and how to choose one.
28 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
InvestingSouth Africa
Best Retirement Annuity in South Africa: How RAs Work, Tax Benefits and Choosing a Provider
See how a South African retirement annuity cuts your tax bill, when you can access it, and how to compare providers on real cost instead of marketing.
25 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
How Much UIF Will I Get in South Africa? Payout, Credit Days and Claims Guide
Work out roughly what UIF will pay you each month, how your credit days add up, and how to claim online or at a labour centre in South Africa in 2026.
24 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
FreelancingSouth Africa
Provisional Tax in South Africa: What Freelancers and Side Hustlers Must Pay
Freelancers and side hustlers become SARS provisional taxpayers from the first rand earned, not after R30,000. Deadlines and penalties, checked Oct 2026.
21 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
How Much Must You Earn to Submit a Tax Return in South Africa?
If you earned under R500,000 from one employer in 2025/26 with no allowances, you may not need to file a SARS tax return. See the exact thresholds.
19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
SARS Tax Deadline: What Happens If You Miss 23 October
SARS's 2026 deadline for non-provisional individuals is 23 October. Miss it and penalties run from R250 to R16,000 a month. Here's what to do now.
18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
InsuranceSouth Africa
Best Funeral Cover in South Africa: Cost, Payouts and How Much You Need
A basic funeral in South Africa costs R35,000-R50,000+. What funeral cover really costs, how fast it pays out, and how to avoid unlicensed parlour schemes.
16 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
InsuranceSouth Africa
Medical Aid vs Hospital Plan vs Gap Cover in South Africa: What You Need
Hospital plans cost roughly R1,278-R4,177 a month in South Africa, full medical aid R7,528+, and gap cover from R53. Here's which you actually need in 2026.
14 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Business PlansSouth Africa
How to Start a Spaza Shop in South Africa: Registration, Costs and Funding
You don't need CIPC to run a spaza shop legally in South Africa. Here's what it costs to register, stock and fund one in 2026, including the R100,000 support fund.
11 Oct 2026 · 11 min read
Business PlansSouth Africa
How to Register a Company With CIPC in South Africa: Cost, Documents and Timeline
Registering a company with CIPC costs R125 to R425 and can be approved instantly on BizPortal. Full fees, steps, documents and timeline, checked Oct 2026.
10 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
InvestingSouth Africa
Best TFSA South Africa: Why EasyEquities Beats SatrixNOW and Allan Gray
South Africa's TFSA annual limit is R46,000 since March 2026. EasyEquities beats SatrixNOW on ongoing fees. Here's where to open the cheapest one.
7 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
InvestingSouth Africa
Two-Pot Withdrawal Rejected or Delayed? Why, and How Much Tax You'll Pay
SARS declines two-pot withdrawals over an unfiled return, mismatched details or unpaid tax debt. Here's how to fix it, plus the tax due on what's left.
4 Oct 2026 · 10 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
SASSA Grant Amounts: Old Age, Disability, Child Support and SRD, With Payment Dates
SASSA pays R2,400 for old age and disability, R580 for child support, R870 for the orphan top-up, and R370 SRD in October 2026, plus this month's payment dates.
3 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
SARS Tax Refund: How Much Will You Get Back, and Why
SARS pays refunds over R100 within 72 hours. See how PAYE, rebates and medical credits decide your refund for 2025/2026, with a worked South African example.
27 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Personal FinanceSouth Africa
How to Do Your SARS eFiling Tax Return Step by Step
South Africa's 2026 SARS eFiling season runs 13 July to 23 October. Here's how to register, check auto-assessment and submit your ITR12 step by step.
25 Sept 2026 · 12 min read
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FreelancingAfrica
Best Virtual Dollar Cards for African Freelancers
Compare Grey, Chipper Cash, Payoneer and Kenya's M-PESA GlobalPay card for paying Upwork Connects and ad spend in dollars, fees checked November 2026.
9 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Personal FinanceAfrica
PAPSS Explained: How African Businesses Can Pay Each Other Without Dollars
PAPSS lets African businesses pay suppliers abroad in local currency, skipping the dollar. Which banks are live and what still doesn't, October 2026.
12 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
FreelancingAfrica
Best Remote Jobs for Africans (No Experience Needed)
No-experience remote jobs for Africans in 2026: AI rater work, virtual assistant roles, Africa-friendly job boards, and how to get paid without losing to fees.
12 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Personal FinanceAfrica
Cheapest Ways to Send Money to Africa From the UK or US
Compare real fees for sending money to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa from the UK or US via Wise, WorldRemit and M-Pesa, checked October 2026.
5 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
FreelancingAfrica
Digital Skills in Demand in Africa: What to Learn to Earn in Dollars
The digital skills actually in demand for African freelancers in 2026, backed by Upwork's own data, plus how to get paid and the scams to dodge.
18 Sept 2025 · 8 min read
FreelancingKenyaAfrica
Fiverr vs Upwork: Which Pays African Freelancers More?
Fiverr charges a flat 20% seller fee. Upwork dropped its flat 10% for a 0-15% rate per contract. Here is what each actually costs African freelancers in 2026.
9 Sept 2025 · 7 min read