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Nicolette

Fact Checker

I have a background in finance, so I naturally pay attention to the numbers and details behind financial information. I review and fact-check the content to make sure everything is accurate and clear. My focus is mainly on personal finance topics, making sure the advice and information readers see is reliable and based on sound financial principles.

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Funding & Grants

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 […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

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 […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

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

Banking

All Capitec Branch Code & SWIFT Code

Capitec is one of South Africa’s biggest banks, and it uses (470 010) Universal branch code and (CABLZAJJ) SWIFT code for different banking transactions. This article explains what these codes are, why they matter, and how to find them. I am a forex trader, so I use the SWIFT Code almost all the time when […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 2 min · Updated Mar 7

Banking

All Universal Bank Branch Codes & SWIFT In South Africa

Universal Bank Branch Codes are special numbers used by banks in South Africa. These numbers help the bank know which bank your money must go to when sending money locally. While a SWIFT Code is used when money is sent from another country.It helps international banks find the correct bank in South Africa. You do […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 2 min · Updated Mar 7

Banking

How To Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa

If you earn money online, shop internationally, or get paid by overseas clients, PayPal is one of the most reliable platforms. But many people ask how to Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa since PayPal does not link directly to most South African banks. With the help of FNB, you can easily withdraw your […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 5 min · Updated Mar 7

Banking

How To Link Your PayPal Account To FNB

Link Your PayPal Account To FNB is an important step if you want to be able to withdraw money from PayPal. Many people in South Africa use PayPal to get paid from overseas clients, online jobs, or global marketplaces. First National Bank (FNB) makes it possible to connect your PayPal account directly, so you can […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 3 min · Updated Mar 7

how to verify paypal account south africa

Banking

How To Verify PayPal Account In South Africa

PayPal is the best way to receive foreign currency. However, before you can enjoy all its features, you must understand How To Verify PayPal Account correctly. Verification is a required step that confirms your identity and bank details, making your account secure and fully functional. My name is Thabiso, an e-prenour, an investor, and a […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 3 min · Updated Mar 7

Banking

(Fix) Capitec Fails To Make Online Payments

The other day, I tried to make an online payment to Shein using Capitec, but it kept failing. I thought maybe it was just Shein, so I tried paying on Temu using Capitec failed again. At that point, I assumed it was an international store issue. But to be sure, I tested local online stores […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 3 min · Updated Mar 7

VAT

Shein & Temu Import Tax (Calculator) In South Africa 2026

Before 2020, many of us we scared to buy things online, especially from other countries. But now buying clothes from Shein feels like the norm. Although it’s a good thing, but its creating more competition for local shops, and the government has noticed that. That’s why I am writing this article about the Shein & […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

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

Creator Economy

How Much YouTube Pays (Calculator) In South Africa

There is no one answer to this question, but there are 3 main things that determine how much YouTube pays you. In this case, we will remove (Viewers’ location) and assume 90% of your viewers are from South Africa. Below is a table summary of how much YouTube pays in South Africa, depending on the […]

Reviewed by Nicolette Fact Checker

Nicolette Fact Checker +1 · 8 min · Updated Mar 9

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