Trevor Manuel has apparently offered to continue his services as minister of finance when the new administration comes into power after the 22 April national elections.
Manuel is already one of the longest serving finance ministers in the world and also one of the most popular and well respected. His policies are considered to be generally sound and have encouraged foreign investment into South Africa. There was some debate as to whether or not he would continue on in his position after he tendered his resignation following the ousting of former …

In South Africa it used to be that when a property changed hands from seller to buyer the seller had to have the property inspected by a qualified electrician and provide the buyer with an electrical compliance certificate. As of the 1 May however the process will change and be slightly easier for the seller.
The new regulations will stipulate that any certificate issued within the last two years is still valid provided no other work has been done on the property’s electrical system since the certificate was issued. Furthermore if …

With the banks new tougher lending criteria and no change in sight most of us are looking for ways to finance or save for a deposit that will allow us to purchase property. Whether you are wealthy or just an average South African hoping to get into the property market it is alot tougher these days and may get even more so over the coming months and years depending on who you believe.
Some analysts reckon the market will recover by the end of 2009 and get a big boost next …

Thousands of South Africans across the globe will have the chance to cast their vote today. Their votes will be counted together with those cast on 22 April, the date of the national elections.
The right expats have to vote was a matter hotly contested over the last few months, eventually they were granted the right to vote and many people celebrated the victory. This election is said to be the most important since the 1994 election when South Africa held its first democratic election, this is due to a number …

DIY projects can be great fun. They can also be a wonderful way to revitalize your home for next to nothing. If you have old pieces of furniture at home that are in need of some TLC why not turn them into your latest project. You could re-upholster your old wing back or bring some life back into those old kitchen chairs with a decoupage technique.
Decoupage is when you decorate an item by sticking prints, posters or paper to them. It is inexpensive and fun. Here are some tips on …