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10 September 2025
Wealth in South Africa remains highly concentrated, with the top ten percent of households controlling the vast majority of assets and financial resources. This group ...
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15 September 2025
South Africa has long been a major source of gold, with deposits that have shaped both its economy and global supply. Although production has declined ...
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13 September 2025
Passport strength is a key measure of a country’s global position, influencing how easily its citizens can travel, work, and connect internationally. The Henley Passport ...
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18 July 2025
The Budget Speech is a key annual event where South Africa’s Finance Minister outlines the government’s income and spending plans for the year. It explains ...
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3 August 2025
The National Treasury of South Africa is responsible for managing the country’s public finances. It oversees the national budget, monitors government spending, and helps keep ...
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15 July 2025
BRICS is a group of emerging economies working to shift global influence by strengthening cooperation among developing nations. Since joining in 2010, South Africa’s role ...
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5 July 2025
The informal economy makes up a large part of South Africa’s economic activity. It includes small businesses and individuals earning a living outside of formal ...
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10 July 2025
South Africa’s unemployment rate is one of the most discussed issues in the country today, especially for people looking for work and businesses trying to ...
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29 June 2025
Inflation affects the daily cost of living for every South African. If you’re buying groceries, filling up your car, or paying down a home loan, ...
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30 June 2025
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a core measure used to assess the economic performance of a country, including South Africa. It reflects the total value ...
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13 September 2025
Experiencing a power outage after a severe storm is a situation many South Africans are familiar with, often leaving households and businesses without electricity for ...
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9 March 2025
South Africa’s education system varies across provinces, with some regions performing significantly better than others. Factors such as matric pass rates, school infrastructure, literacy levels, ...
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5 July 2025
Africa possesses an abundance of natural resources, yet it is often characterised by economic challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, internal conflicts ...
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10 July 2025
Interest rates play a significant role in shaping the financial well-being of individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. In South Africa, understanding interest ...
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29 June 2025
The Dollar to Rand exchange rate is a subject of interest for many South Africans, whether it’s for personal transactions, international travel, or business purposes. ...
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28 June 2025
Load shedding, a term now deeply ingrained in the daily lives of South Africans, no longer sparks as much surprise as it once did. What ...
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28 June 2025
As South Africa’s official currency, the Rand (ZAR) holds a pivotal role in the nation’s economy. Beyond its domestic use, it is also recognized as ...
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22 June 2025
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the official currency of South Africa and is also accepted in the Common Monetary Area, which includes Lesotho, Namibia, ...
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23 February 2025
Nigeria and South Africa are two of Africa’s largest and most influential economies, each with distinct strengths and challenges. While Nigeria is known for its ...
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11 July 2025
When the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announces an increase in the repo rate, it signals a shift in monetary policy that impacts everyone from ...
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24 May 2025
The repo rate, also known as the repurchase rate, is a crucial financial term that plays a pivotal role in the economy, influencing various aspects ...
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16 March 2025
As South Africa grapples with fluctuating fuel price trends, understanding the factors influencing these changes is increasingly important for consumers and businesses alike. From global ...
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13 April 2025
As South Africa navigates through economic shifts and technological advancements, the job market is evolving rapidly, creating numerous opportunities for those with the right skills ...
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9 July 2025
Amazon’s entry into South Africa has been notably modest. The initial offering is quite limited, intentionally so. Calling it ‘underwhelming’ might be an understatement. The ...
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14 May 2025
The rand has faced challenges, experiencing a 9% drop against the US dollar in 2023 and a significant 17% decline over the past two years. ...
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9 July 2025
Stage 12 entails a daunting 24-hour power outage, but the situation is about to worsen… Reports reveal that there are now 16 stages of load ...
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9 July 2025
In the grand tapestry of global economics, individual nations play roles much like threads, each contributing to the larger picture and affected by the tug ...
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