Debtfree Magazine issue #12 of 2021
SA's Free Magazine about dealing with debt, debt counselling, debt review and more. This month we look both back and forward as we review 2021 and what we can learn from the tough year.
SA's Free Magazine about dealing with debt, debt counselling, debt review and more. This month we look both back and forward as we review 2021 and what we can learn from the tough year.
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SURVIVING 2021 YOU MADE IT
OCTOBER
Politics
Sudan jumps on the band wagon with a military coup of its own,
while nearby in Ethiopia, the Tigray war rages on with an estimated
10 000 casualties and counting. Somalia is repeatedly accused of
secretly joining in the conflict.
Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) endorses the first ever malaria
vaccine. Malaria claims over 400 000 people a year (90% in Africa).
Debt Review
After prolonged battles, the NCR won cases against Debt Counsellors
Zahid Adams and Clark Gardner. In their ruling on the cases, the
National Consumer Tribunal issue both Debt Counsellors with a
massive R500 000 fine, to send a message to the industry (both cases
are being appealed to higher courts).
Finance
The world’s largest ever tax fraud case is exposed in Germany,
and one of the smaller parts of the international Investec brand is
implicated. The fraud is said to amount to over $80 Billion.
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