Personal Financial
ETFs vs Mutual Funds (Unit Trusts): Complete South African Investor’s Guide Make smart investment choices with clear, simple information Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts ETFs typically cost 0.2% to 0.5% per year in South Africa Unit Trusts usually cost 1% to 2% per year Both can be invested in Tax-Free Savings Accounts (R36,000 per … Read more
Robo-Advisors for Investment Advice: Complete Guide for South Africans Understanding automated investment platforms in South Africa Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts Start investing from as little as R500 per month Fees typically range from 0.25% to 0.75% per year All legitimate robo-advisors must be FSCA registered No special knowledge needed to get started Investments … Read more
Sygnia 4th Industrial Revolution Fund: Complete Investment Guide for South Africans Everything you need to know about investing in future technology companies Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts High-risk global technology investment fund Management fee: 0.81% per year (excluding VAT) Minimum investment: From R500 per month Available in Tax-Free Savings Account Fund size: R2.65 billion … Read more
How to Use Property 24 to Find a Place to Rent in South Africa Complete safety guide for South African renters Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts Property 24 is South Africa’s largest property portal with over 10 million monthly visits Average national rent is R9,051 per month as of 2025 Rental scams increased sharply … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to trade stocks with the sleek Investec Clarity platform? I did, and here’s a walkthrough of my profit-making journey with a starting budget of R3000.
After a swift sign-up, I transferred R3000 to my new Clarity account. The interface was clean, and seeing my ‘Total Portfolio Value’ and ‘Available to invest’ both reading R3000, gave me a sense of real possibility .
How to Set Up an Investec Clarity Account Complete guide for South African residents wanting to start investing Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts Start investing from as little as R25 No monthly fees, no brokerage fees, no commissions Access 750+ local and international shares and ETFs Backed by Investec Bank – a trusted South … Read more
🚨 URGENT: Ubuntu Invest Scam Warning Protect yourself from fraudulent investment schemes in South Africa Last updated: November 2025 ⚠️ CRITICAL ALERT Ubuntu Invest is NOT a legitimate investment platform. It is using stolen FSCA registration details to defraud South Africans. DO NOT deposit any money with Ubuntu Invest. If you have already invested, stop … Read more
BetterBond: Complete Guide to Getting a Home Loan in South Africa How bond originators help you secure the best mortgage deal Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts BetterBond is South Africa’s leading bond originator (home loan broker) The service is completely FREE – banks pay them, not you They apply to multiple banks on your … Read more
SA Home Loans: Complete Guide for South African Buyers 2025 Everything you need to know about getting a home loan in South Africa Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts About SA Home Loans Current prime interest rate is 10.25% (November 2025) You need a credit score of at least 610 to qualify 100% home loans … Read more
Ooba Home Loans: Your Complete Guide to Getting Approved How Bond Originators Help You Get the Best Home Loan Deal Last updated: November 2025 Quick Facts About Ooba FREE service with no upfront costs to you Applies to multiple banks with one application 33% higher approval rate than direct bank applications Current best interest rate: … Read more