South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC) surges to R3.049 trillion in assets, with equities booming 22.5% to R999 billion. Gains promise pension stability but whispers of corruption and elite bailouts shadow the milestone.
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Buying a used car can be a tricky endeavour whether it's your first or tenth time. Wesbank has some tips to help you get it done right.
There’s often a good deal to be found on the vehicle auction floor, but – there’s always the ‘but’! - you do have to know what you are doing.
Wesbank delivers the latest data on the motor industry and the finances surrounding it.
Subaru Southern Africa introduces two new offers for customers to further entrench the notion of Confidence in Motion.
In the ever-evolving world of cars and car finance, where prices can change in a heartbeat and financing options seem endless
Wesbank offer professional industry advice on the how's and the what's of the process of writing off your vehicle.
Buying a car is probably the single biggest purchase you will make as a recent graduate or young professional entering the workplace.
South African interest rates will increase for the third time this year, placing indebted consumers under more pressure.
For young professionals who need a car, the process of selecting, financing and buying a car can be both overwhelming and intimidating.
Is it better to refinance their current vehicle, or not? It is important to understand what the term means.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has today (30 March) announced a further hike in the repo rate of 50 basis points.
When it comes to vehicle finance, balloon payment deals are possibly the most commonly misunderstood of all installment-type payment options.
2022 is over, the festive season has come to and end and now we are faced with very real financial realities to consider
Toyoto South African Motors sales are improving post flood. TSAM is also proud to be category leader in two segments.
Demand for new vehicles continues to remain robust as measured by WesBank’s applications volume.
Advanced countries are creating friend-shoring alliances which are, in turn, reshaping our global economy.
The repo rate will increase from 5.5% to 6.25% following SA Reserve Bank's 75 basis points increase in the lending rate.
Reliance on a few markets and inefficiencies in the domestic logistics chains raises the topic of potential expansion of production.
The Productivity SA Annual General Meeting was held today, Friday, 16 September 2022 in Midrand under the chairmanship of Prof. Mthunzi Mdwaba.
Even though chicken remains the best-seller in the South African fast-food industry, burger franchises are catching up fast.
Entering the job force during the Covid era? This is the perfect time to work on your skills and rethink where and how you want to work in the future.
