The South African exchange rate tends to fluctuate quite quickly and has done so over the past year. From the economy to unemployment, and now Covid-19, the value of our…
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If you are a South African working and/or living abroad, it is prudent to be reminded of the imminent tax and exchange control changes that may affect you from next…
Despite the recent strength in the South African rand, it is still a currency that weighs in relatively weakly against many of the other major currencies – which is a…
Retiring abroad is a dream for many people who may be tied to their home country, where all their retirement savings are located. For South Africans, this is not necessarily…
The rand has been performing phenomenally well since former President Jacob Zuma’s early exit and his Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as head of state on February 15…
On the 16th of February, South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his maiden State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a South African public holding its breath, desperate for…
Many South Africans who plan to move abroad in 2018 and those who plan to use their annual foreign investment allowance are delighted at the recent strengthening of the rand…
If you live in South Africa, the UK, USA and Europe you will be very aware that politics can play a central role on the strength of your currency. As…
Globally the rand is regarded as one of the most volatile currencies. In 2017 analysts were predicting that with the deteriorating political climate the rand would drop down to R20…
One of the main reasons that South Africans give for leaving the country and emigrating abroad is concerns about the economy. Those that plan on staying in the country are…