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AVOID THE DEBT TRAP STOKVEL - MAKING UBUNTU WORK
Many people cannot save their money because of the high cost of living. Even though there are different ways to save, it's difficult when you have little cash to spare. But in Africa we always find a way out - one of them is stokvel clubs
An easy way to save the little money you have, is to get together with other people who are in a similar situation. Stokvel is one of the most popular ways to do this. It makes ubuntu work as people help each other to save as a group for a common goal.
SOCCER WORLD CUP - BECOME A 2010 AMBASSADOR
SOCCER WORLD CUP
BECOME A 2010 AMBASSADOR
Cabinet explains
Government departments work in five ‘clusters’ to address challenges like skills development, job creation, poverty and service delivery. At the beginning of each year, after the President’s State of the Nation Address, the Cabinet Ministers brief the media on how the clusters - and the skills development programme - will contribute to government’s Programme of Action for the Year. Here are just a few of the highlights from the media briefings.
Economic
AVOID THE DEBT TRAP GOING GREEN WITH A FARM IN THE CITY
Greening the city, caring for the environment, and empowering poor communities are some of the reasons why the GreenHouse Project started and why other cities should take note. The project helps to create jobs, food gardens and recycling centres in Johannesburg. With a loan from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism the project has taken off.
HOW THE OMBUDSMAN CAN HELP YOU
Ombudsman - a person who represents consumers.
The Credit Information Ombudsman is there to help people who are unhappy with the way the Credit Bureau handled their problems. When people call about problems that have nothing to do with credit, the ombudsman will not be able to help. There are different ombudsmen and bodies that deal with specific problems.
The Credit Ombudsman can only help you:
Asgisa brings Benefits for all
Fast track to realize dreams...
Fighting poverty, creating jobs, reducing unemployment and building a stronger economy. These are the aims behind Asgisa - the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa, said President Thabo Mbeki when he addressed the nation at the opening of Parliament in February.
AVOID THE DEBT TRAP ESCAPE DEBT ... SPEND MONEY WISELY
If you are struggling to keep up with payments on outstanding debt, you are not alone. Like you, many people have fallen into the debt trap. Don't despair, there are ways to get out of debt. Once your goal to be debt free is achieved, stay out of debt and start spending your money wisely.