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Miriam Matoma

Contributing Writer · BA Economics, University of London

Miriam contributes South African financial news coverage to Rateweb.

SA financial news

23 articles by Miriam Matoma

Hit by an Uninsured Driver in South Africa? Your Real Options, Step by Step

5 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Where to Park Business Cash: Notice Accounts, Term Deposits & the Working-Capital Balance

4 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

TymeBank Is Now GoTyme: Fixed Deposit & GoalSave Rates Explained 2026

3 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche: Which Payoff Method Clears Your Debt Fastest

2 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

AARTO & Demerit Points: Traffic Fine Discounts, the New System & What Drivers Must Know

1 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Divorce and the Joint Bond: What Happens to the House — and the Debt

31 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Car Depreciation in South Africa: The Biggest Cost Nobody Budgets

31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Asset Finance Explained: The Easiest Business Funding You're Not Using

29 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Why Your Insurance Premium Goes Up Every Year — and How to Fight It

28 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Medical Aid Tax Credits Explained: What SARS Gives Back for Your Contributions

27 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Landlord Insurance Explained: What Property Investors Actually Need to Cover

26 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

What a Funeral Really Costs in South Africa: The Full 2026 Breakdown

25 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Prescribed Debt in South Africa: When Old Debt Legally Dies — and How Not to Revive It

24 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Access Bonds Explained: How They Work, the Real Benefits & the Discipline They Demand

23 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Merchant Cash Advance Explained: How Card-Turnover Funding Works in South Africa

22 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

The Real Costs of Buying a House in South Africa 2026: Transfer Duty, Bond Fees & the Cash You Need

21 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

How to Get Out of Debt Review in South Africa: Clearance Certificates, Timelines & Your Rights

20 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Medical Aid Waiting Periods & Late-Joiner Penalties Explained: The Rules in South Africa

19 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

How Much Does Car Insurance Cost Per Month in South Africa? 2026 Premiums Explained

18 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Rand Defies Political Turbulence, Strengthens Amidst Economic Uncertainty

6 May 2024 · 2 min read

MTN MoMo to Revolutionize Payments with PayShap Partnership

26 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

Mpumalanga's Dam Levels Hold Steady as Water Conservation Becomes Crucial

6 Jul 2023 · 3 min read

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