South Africans are paying more for a litre of petrol than ever before. In October 2018, the price of fuel reached record highs of R17.08 and R16.49 in inland and coastal areas, respectively. That’s a jump of around 80 percent compared to a decade ago. Along with rising crude oil prices and the rand’s weakness…

Instant cash loans provide immediate access to funds. They are short-term lifelines offered by a variety of lenders, from banks to family and friends. In South Africa, there are two broad categories of personal loans – secured and unsecured. There are also different lending models under each category. Here’s a brief explanation of the two…