Formal salaries on the increase

Both consumers and retailers can look forward to some Christmas cheer over the coming festive season, since indications from the latest BankservAfrica Disposable Salary Index (BDSI) are that those in formal employment have more cash in their pockets than generally...

SA students are addicted to social media

South Africa’s students are addicted to social media – but are almost unanimous in the opinion that it enhances both their academic and social lives. In fact, they believe it may even help them during exam time. This was the key finding of the SA High-tech Student...

SA crime level hits a 15-year low

Crime in South Africa is at its lowest level in 15 years, according to the IHS Crime Index. Key findings from the report show: * The most dangerous metro is the new metro of Mangaung in Free State with a crime index of 180, making it 1,7 times more dangerous than the...