In terms of the National Treasury, the Lock-down means that some staff will still work from home. The helpline will be operating from Monday to Wednesday between 09h00 and 15h00. The walk-in centre remain closed until further notice. Due to the limited operating hours we encourage clients to register and apply online. Any requests or queries must be send via email to queries@rsaretailbonds.gov.za or fax to 012 315 5675.

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SURVEY SHOWS INCREASE IN IMPACT OF DEBT ON SOUTH AFRICAN LIFESTYLES

The findings also reveal that confidence in the South African economy has plummeted to an all-time low of 31% - a considerable decrease from 55% in 2015 - with two thirds of respondents describing their level of financial stress as overwhelming or high

PERSONAL FINANCE

National Savings Month began this week with the acknowledgement that as South Africans we are saving, but not enough and not necessarily in the right places.

IMPORTANCE OF SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT

Sir Arthur Lewis is famous throughout the world for his contribution to economics. He was born on the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean and was Professor of Economics at the universities of Manchester, UK, Princeton, USA and the University of the West Indies.

NATIONAL SAVINGS MONTH

July is National Savings Month – a national savings awareness campaign by the South African Savings Institute (SASI), which was established 10 years ago to encourage South Africans to save. SASI’s message is simple: Save today to have a better life tomorrow!