The South African Social security Agency (SASSA) consists of a Head office and Regional offices. The South African Social security Agency’s headquarter operates from Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm. Please note that the office does not operate during weekends. The website for SASSA is www.sassa.gov.za and applies to all the branches. SASSA headquarters The physical [...]

To help grant recipients, the Ministry of Social Development has released a twelve-month SASSA payment dates calendar. According to this calendar, all recipients will know well in advance when they can withdraw their grants, either through the Post Office or using their SASSA cards at selected retailers. SASSA has also informed recipients that they don’t [...]

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency established in 2005 to give out social grants to South Africans who need them the most. SASSA works on behalf of the Department of Social Development to roll out a host of grants. SASSA grants are divided into permanent and temporary grants. While some people [...]

Last year when the South African government declared a state of emergency and instated a lockdown, they also introduced the Social Relief of Distress Grant. The SRD grant helps unemployed South Africans and registered foreign nationals with R350 a month. Meaning many unemployed South Africans will receive financial assistance from now until March 2023. Who [...]

On Sunday, the 25th of July, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government would be reinstating the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. This announcement has been welcomed across the country, as many South Africans struggle with unemployment and dire conditions that have only been worsened by the pandemic. SASSA R350 Grant Status Although President [...]

Housing is basically the construction of a structure that serves as a home for people. Everybody needs shelter and a place to call home, somewhere to lay their heads after a hard day’s work no matter what.  South Africa has a number of housing systems citizens can choose from depending on their standard of living. [...]

Unfortunately, more than half of South Africa’s youth are unemployed – partly because they lack the experience and skills to enter the formal workplace, partly because there are not enough jobs. But to assist the youth find a job, SAYouth was developed. The platform allows youth to find and apply to jobs while receiving real-time [...]

‍Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) are savings products issued by the Central Provident Fund (CPF). These are high-rate fixed-term deposit accounts that can yield higher returns than ordinary savings accounts. These bonds were first introduced in 1961, and they currently have three types: Singapore Individual Savings Account, Singapore Supplementary Retirement Savings Account, and the more recently [...]

The DBS Group is one of the world’s largest financial institutions and a leading provider of banking, insurance, securities, fund management, and electronic payment services. Established in 1959 as a state-owned entity under the People’s Republic of Singapore government, the DBS Group is today part of an independent bank with over 90 offices across the [...]

There is an increasing demand for a custodian-neutral ecosystem in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets. This means that traditional financial institutions should not be restricted to investing only in certain asset classes. Instead, they should be able to invest in any crypto or crypto-related fund as long as it complies with the necessary [...]

An initial public offering (IPO) is a means of raising capital. It’s also the process by which a private company sells shares to the general public. An IPO brings in new investors who are excited about buying stock in the company. This offers an opportunity to sell shares at a higher price than what you [...]

Living in the tropics requires caution and planning. When it comes to purchasing property, there are many considerations beyond a simple price tag. With an abundance of natural beauty and culture and high taxes and stringent regulations, living in the country will not be easy for everyone.  If you know what to look for, buying [...]

Retail checkout can be expensive. In the age of online shopping, the cost of accepting payments is increasing. On top of that, consumers expect retailers to offer cheaper options for checking out. With so many factors driving up retail costs, it is essential to find ways to cut costs.  Using a point of sale (POS) [...]

A unit trust, also known as a collective trust, is a type of mutual fund that operates like a stock exchange. You’ve probably heard of the stock market and perhaps even a little about what goes on there. But how many people really know what a unit trust is and how it works? Most likely [...]