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Guide To Apply For The SRD SASSA R350 Grant (R370 Now)

The SRD Sassa R350 grant has become a lifeline for millions of South Africans struggling financially due to unemployment and other socio-economic challenges. This grant, offered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), provides temporary relief to individuals who have lost their income or are unable to find work during tough economic times. However […]

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Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 6 min · Updated Mar 9

Start a Business

Unique Profitable Businesses To Start Under R350

If you do not have a business or side hustle in today’s unstable economy, you are putting yourself and your family at risk of financial hardship. However, you don’t need thousands of rands to start a business. With just R350 in this article I will give you 10 unique profitable businesses to start. When we […]

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Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 6 min · Updated Mar 8

Make Money

How To Make Money Online In South Africa

Discover real ways to make money online in South Africa. I now earn R26K–R35K/month in passive income but it started with a R10 bank balance, and being scammed borrowed money. I was broke, unemployed, and had just completed my Grade 12. Like many others, I searched “ways to make money online in South Africa” and […]

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maya Lead Writer +1 · 10 min · Updated Mar 8

Stocks

How To Buy Shares On JSE in South Africa

I used to think that if you wanted to buy company shares, you could just walk into that company and ask the CEO to sell you some shares. But I’ve since learned that’s not how it works. If you want to buy shares on JSE in South Africa, you need to go through a stockbroker. A […]

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deguru Subject-Matter Expert +1 · 3 min · Updated Mar 8

Freelancing

How To Start Freelancing In South Africa

In 2022, I decided to try freelancing in South Africa myself. I made R1023 in my first month. I was not using Fiverr, Upwork, or any of these popular freelancing platforms. The reason I did not use any of these freelancing platforms is that I have discovered a secret that I will only share with […]

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maya Lead Writer +1 · 5 min · Updated Mar 7

Investing

How Much Do You Need To Start Forex Trading In South Africa

The question is how much do you need to start forex trading in South Africa? Most people when they hear the word “forex trading,” they instantly think you need thousands of rands to start trading, but that is not true. You can start forex trading with as little as R100. But let’s be realistic, you […]

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deguru Subject-Matter Expert +1 · 3 min · Updated Mar 7

Top 10 Best Prop Firms For Forex Trading

Trading Broker Reviews

10 Best Prop Firm in South Africa In 2026

Prop Firm is a blessing to traders without enough capital to start trading. With a prop firm, you can spend just $60 and have access to $10 000 of trading capital. But unlike forex brokers, prop firms are not regulated yet, meaning they can shut down anytime and disappear with your money. This process is […]

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deguru Subject-Matter Expert +1 · 8 min · Updated Mar 7

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Broker	Rating	Min Deposit	Regulation	Platforms	Highlights
Exness Top Pick	4.8	$10	FSCA, FCA	MT4, MT5, Web	Tight spreads, Fast withdrawals, Cent accounts	Review
Fusion Markets	4.9	$0	FSA, VFSC, ASIC	MT4, MT5, TradingView	TradingView integration, SA local bank deposit	Review
FxPro	4.5	$100	FCA, CySEC	MT4, MT5, cTrader	Multi-platform, Great execution	Review
HFM	4.4	$0	FSCA, FCA	MT4, MT5	No min deposit, SA ZAR accounts	Review

Exness Top Pick

4.8

Min: $10

Reg: FSCA, FCA

Tight spreads, Fast withdrawals, Cent accounts

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Fusion Markets

4.9

Min: $0

Reg: FSA, VFSC, ASIC

TradingView integration, SA local bank deposit

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FxPro

4.5

Min: $100

Reg: FCA, CySEC

Multi-platform, Great execution

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HFM

4.4

Min: $0

Reg: FSCA, FCA

No min deposit, SA ZAR accounts

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.

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Guide To Apply For The SRD SASSA R350 Grant (R370 Now)

Unique Profitable Businesses To Start Under R350

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How To Buy Shares On JSE in South Africa

How To Start Freelancing In South Africa

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