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
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10 min
Updated Mar 8
I have seen a lot of “Investing in stocks for beginners” guides that were not really beginner-friendly😁. They use a lot of investing jargon that honestly made me feel overwhelmed. This is not one of those. I remember staring at a list of stocks, unfamiliar terms, and endless opinions online about which is the best […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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8 min
Updated Mar 8
Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading, involves buying and selling currencies to profit from the difference in exchange rates. Forex is the world’s largest financial market, with over $6 trillion traded daily. By learning forex trading as a beginner can open doors to riches you never thought you could attain, provided you approach […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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10 min
Updated Mar 8
Choosing the best forex brokers is not easy; a broker can be the best for one trader but not for another, depending on their trading style. But some fundamentals just make a broker, “The Best Broker,” like trade execution speed, trading fee, deposit & withdrawal fee, spreads, and more. I have been trading since 2020 […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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4 min
Updated Mar 13
I used to think that if you wanted to own a piece of a company, you could just walk into that company and ask the manager to sell you some shares. But I’ve since learned that’s not how it works. If you want to buy shares or stocks in any publicly traded company, you need […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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5 min
Updated Mar 13
When it comes to Forex trading, one of the most effective ways to improve your strategies and build confidence is by backtesting. Backtesting allows traders to simulate past market conditions and test their strategies without risking real money. There are tons of tools offering backtesting for algorithms or EAs then it’s hard to get manual […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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7 min
Updated Mar 13
Traditional banks are slowly becoming a thing of the past, and crypto exchanges are quickly becoming the new banks of the future. That’s why choosing a trusted and FSCA-registered crypto exchange is just as important as choosing the right bank. I’ve been trading and investing in crypto since 2020 and have used many different exchanges […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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5 min
Updated Mar 13
I have been using Exness on and off since 2021, and it remains one of the brokers I recommend most often to South African traders, especially those who want high leverage. The main reason is simple: the withdrawals are genuinely instant. I have transferred money from my Exness account to my South African bank account […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
7 min
Updated Mar 25
Sasol Ltd (SOL.JSE) share price today in rands is per 1 share. Sasol was listed on the JSE in October 1979, making it one of the longest-standing listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The stock reached its all-time high of R652.99 in June 2014 before going through a prolonged decline, hitting a low of R20.77 […]
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deguru
Subject-Matter Expert
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4 min
Updated Mar 16
Let me be honest with you. South African banking can feel unnecessarily complicated. You walk into a branch, someone hands you a pamphlet with six different account options, and suddenly, you are comparing fees you barely understand for features you are not sure you even need. I have been there. And I wrote this guide […]
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Nicolette
Fact Checker
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11 min
Updated Mar 13
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
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6 min
Updated Mar 9
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
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6 min
Updated Mar 8
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
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3 min
Updated Mar 8
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
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5 min
Updated Mar 13
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
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3 min
Updated Mar 13
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
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8 min
Updated Mar 13