Lethabo Ntsoane, Author at Rateweb

How to Lower Your Insurance Premiums in South Africa (Tips and Tricks)

Insurance is meant to protect you from financial shocks, not become one. Yet many South Africans are paying more than […]

Home insurance in South Africa is often spoken about as if it were a single product, but it actually splits

South Africans are sending money, paying bills, and shopping with their phones more than ever before. Whether you are splitting

South Africa’s banking market is in a fascinating phase. App-first “challenger” banks such as TymeBank, Bank Zero and Discovery Bank

South African banking is far more transparent than it used to be, but “fee creep” still catches even savvy customers.

Switching bank accounts can feel daunting, but it does not need to be. With a clear plan, the right documents,

Loan sharks—often called mashonisas—thrive where money is tight and time is short. They promise “instant cash, no paperwork,” then trap

South Africans are feeling every rand at the till. Food inflation has cooled from its 2023 peak, but monthly shop

South Africans have more choice than ever when it comes to buying online. Takealot has spent a decade building the

Running a small business in South Africa means juggling sales, staff, suppliers, and—of course—tax. This guide explains the current (2025/26)