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You’ve probably heard about investing in retail bonds to diversify your savings. In South Africa we have RSA Retail Savings Bonds, which are government bonds available to all South Africans. They work like a fixed investment and give market-related returns. Here’s what they’re all about.
1 WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT BOND?
Bonds are used by governments