15 November 2025
Positive Developments for Interest Rates in South Africa
The financial landscape in South Africa is currently filled with anticipation as the South African Reserve Bank is broadly expected to introduce an interest rate ...
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13 November 2025
End of an Era as High-Profile Billionaire Bank Exits SA
South Africa’s leading digital banking pioneer, TymeBank, which counts billionaire Patrice Motsepe among its major backers, is entering a transformative phase as it evolves from ...
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13 November 2025
South Africans Stand to Gain R20 Billion if SARS Does Its Job Right
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has indicated that South African taxpayers could effectively be spared from R20 billion in additional taxes in 2026 if the South ...
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13 November 2025
South Africa’s Job Market Strengthens as Unemployment Falls and Labour Data Gets an Overhaul
South Africa’s unemployment landscape has experienced a notable improvement, with the official jobless rate dropping by 1.3 percentage points in the third quarter of 2025. ...
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13 November 2025
Rand Shows Remarkable Resilience and Stability
The South African rand has been showing impressive resilience throughout the year, demonstrating that its recent performance is not a mere coincidence. The currency has ...
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6 November 2025
South Africans Braced for Triple Tax Blow
South African taxpayers who belong to medical aid schemes are likely to face what experts are now describing as a “triple tax” to fund the ...
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4 November 2025
South Africans Feel the Pinch as Medical Aid Costs Climb Sharply for 2026
Medical aid members in South Africa are facing renewed financial strain, with one prominent scheme implementing an almost 20% increase in fees for 2026. While ...
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13 November 2025
South Africa Moves Closer to a Cashless Future as Digital Banking Takes Over
The traditional way South Africans have received and handled cash is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Across the country, an increasing number of people are choosing ...
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3 November 2025
Major Fuel Price Drop Set to Bring Relief for South African Motorists Next Week
Fresh figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) show that October ended with strong fuel price recoveries, paving the way for a petrol and diesel ...
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30 October 2025
Experts Caution Borrowers as Mashonisa Loans Rise
With rising living costs, stagnant wages, and the pressure of the upcoming festive season, countless South Africans are finding themselves in a financial squeeze. As ...
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30 October 2025
Short-Term Lending Surge Raises Caution
South Africans are being urged to exercise greater caution this festive season as a nationwide crackdown on illegal microlenders intensifies. With the country facing rising ...
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29 October 2025
What to Look Out for in This Year’s Medium-Term Budget Speech
South Africa is gearing up for the release of its much-anticipated Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), with economists and analysts eager to hear Finance Minister ...
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29 October 2025
New R3.5 Billion Beachwood Coastal Estate Rising Along Durban North’s Coastline
A major new residential development valued at R3.5 billion, known as Beachwood Coastal Estate, is currently being constructed along the scenic coastline of Durban North ...
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24 October 2025
South Africans Set to Celebrate as Petrol Prices Drop Sharply in November
As South Africa nears the conclusion of October, the nation can look forward to a wave of relief at the fuel pumps in November. The ...
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24 October 2025
Interest Rate Cut Hopes Fade for South Africans
South Africa’s latest inflation figures have delivered an unwelcome surprise for those anticipating early interest rate cuts, potentially derailing expectations of monetary easing in November. ...
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23 October 2025
Makro Launches Massive Early Black Friday Savings This Week
Makro and Game have officially announced the release of their early Black Friday promotions, unveiling a range of enticing deals that will become available on ...
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23 October 2025
Massive Boost for Rooftop Solar Users in South Africa
South African homeowners who have invested in rooftop solar have received a significant boost following a major regulatory update by Eskom. The power utility has ...
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21 October 2025
South Africans Turn Away from Eskom
Eskom, once South Africa’s dominant electricity supplier, is facing a dramatic decline in demand as years of steep price hikes have driven customers to find ...
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16 October 2025
Major Setback for South African Passport Holders
South African travellers have suffered a notable setback, as the country has fallen out of the global top fifty passports. According to the most recent ...
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16 October 2025
Expected Fuel Price Movements for November
Mid-month calculations from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicate that motorists in South Africa are likely to see fuel price reductions across all grades in ...
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16 October 2025
Chinese Car Brands Face New Challenges in South Africa
The rapid rise of Chinese car manufacturers in South Africa, once seen as a triumph of affordability and innovation, is now beginning to show signs ...
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16 October 2025
Medical Aid Tax Credits Could Soon Be History
The National Department of Health (NDOH) has revealed that it is actively engaged in discussions with the National Treasury regarding proposed changes to South Africa’s ...
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11 October 2025
SARS Fraud Alert: Taxpayers Urged to Stay Vigilant
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued another urgent warning to the public, cautioning taxpayers about a newly circulating scam aimed at stealing money ...
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11 October 2025
Major Shift in Interest Rate Expectations for South Africa
The latest minutes from the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) September session have reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will deliver additional interest ...
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8 October 2025
SARS Goes After these Taxpayers Leaving the Country
Affluent South Africans relocating abroad are finding themselves under tighter scrutiny as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) steps up its enforcement actions and narrows ...
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7 October 2025
Eskom’s 2025 Tariff Hikes Backfire as Demand Plummets
A new in-depth review of Eskom’s electricity demand data reveals that the state utility’s steep 2025 tariff increases are being undermined by a significant decline ...
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7 October 2025
South Africa Faces New Reality as 25-Year Lifeline Ends
After a quarter of a century, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially came to an end last week, marking the conclusion of one ...
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3 October 2025
Five Key Issues Hitting South Africa Today
The South African rand gained considerable strength on Wednesday, with its performance largely buoyed by favourable manufacturing data and a softening United States dollar. By ...
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1 October 2025
South Africa Prepares for Major Tax Refund Shake-Up
The Office of the Tax Ombudsman (OTO) has released draft recommendations urging the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to overhaul its approach to verifying tax ...
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1 October 2025
South Africa Loses 230,000 Jobs in Latest Report
South Africa’s formal job market has taken a heavy knock, with official data revealing that a staggering 229,000 positions were lost when comparing the second ...
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1 October 2025
South Africans Face New Rules on Expired Driving Licences
The Department of Transport has officially gazetted a new set of regulations which make provision for expired driving licences to be regarded as valid identification ...
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27 September 2025
South Africa Confirms Social Grant Increases for October 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that from October 2025 there will be further adjustments to social grant payments, in line with ...
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26 September 2025
Pay Less Tax in South Africa the Right Way
Prominent economist Dawie Roodt has encouraged South Africans to legally minimise the amount of tax they pay, advising citizens to use every available mechanism provided ...
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26 September 2025
Why Spam Calls Are Ruining Voice Calling in South Africa
Unsolicited spam calls have become such a widespread problem across South Africa that a growing number of people have chosen to stop answering their mobile ...
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26 September 2025
Businesses Face New Mandatory Requirement Issued by SARS
Businesses across South Africa that are registered as VAT vendors have recently been reminded of significant new obligations relating to their tax compliance, which now ...
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26 September 2025
Positive Update for Driving Licence Holders in South Africa
South African motorists who have been anxiously waiting for their driving licence cards have received some encouraging news, as the severe backlog of applications has ...
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19 September 2025
Bad News Persists for South African Petrol Prices
Despite the South African rand making notable gains against the United States dollar and global oil benchmarks trading within a fairly stable range, motorists are ...
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22 September 2025
A Tight Call for South African Interest Rates
The question of whether South Africa will see further cuts to interest rates in the coming months remains highly uncertain, despite the recent release of ...
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17 September 2025
R4.5 Billion Left Unclaimed – Check If You’re Entitled to a Share
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has once again drawn attention to the immense sum of approximately R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends that continue to remain ...
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17 September 2025
Pay Equity Improving in Africa, Though Gender Disparities Still Exist
There has been notable progress towards achieving pay equality across the African continent, with 2024 marking a particularly important year for improvements in compensation fairness. ...
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17 September 2025
South Africa Sees Renewed Push for Interest Rate Cuts
Inflation expectations across South Africa have dropped to an unprecedented low, yet the prospect of a much-anticipated interest rate cut still appears to be out ...
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12 September 2025
South Africans Brace for Higher Mortgage and Car Loan Costs
Absa’s senior economist has cautioned that any significant reductions in interest rates are unlikely to materialise before 2027. This outlook signals that South Africans may ...
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12 September 2025
Two Major Wins for South Africa Overshadowed by Rising Electricity Prices
South Africa has taken important steps forward in reforming its labour market and improving its logistics network, yet the nation continues to grapple with significant ...
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10 September 2025
South Africans Are Falling Further Behind Financially
South Africa has experienced an increase in gross domestic product during the second quarter of 2025, yet the upturn has not been large enough to ...
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9 September 2025
SARS Explains Its Focus on New Group of South African Taxpayers
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken steps to provide greater clarity regarding its position on social media influencers within the country, explaining in ...
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9 September 2025
Encouraging News on South Africa’s Interest Rates and Currency
The latest employment figures from the United States delivered a notable surprise to global markets, as weak payroll data placed the US Federal Reserve on ...
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6 September 2025
Eskom Cautions South Africans Amid Growing Concerns
Eskom has issued a strong warning to South Africans, stating that tampering with electricity meters is a criminal offence that will bring about serious and ...
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13 September 2025
October Petrol Prices in South Africa Off to a Poor Start
At the start of September, petrol price recoveries have slipped into the negative, placing motorists in a disadvantageous position as they look ahead to the ...
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4 September 2025
Medical Aid Holders in South Africa Face Bad News
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has officially released its recommendations regarding medical aid contribution increases for 2026. In its advisory, the regulator has strongly ...
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4 September 2025
South Africa Faces Potential Job Losses Exceeding 250,000 Workers
The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a strong warning regarding the growing number of retrenchment notices being issued at major corporations in South ...
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13 September 2025
Pension Holders Face R500 Million Loss and Possible Legal Shake-Up
The South African rand displayed very limited movement on Friday following the release of a significant inflation report from the United States as well as ...
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30 August 2025
South Africa Hit With a R50 Billion Eskom Burden
South Africa’s energy regulator has agreed to permit Eskom to increase electricity tariffs at a higher rate than what was originally allowed, following a settlement ...
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28 August 2025
Why a New Law Might Prevent You from Selling Your Car in South Africa
The introduction of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act in South Africa could make it extremely difficult for motorists to sell their ...
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11 September 2025
South Africans Get Good News on Passports, Visas, and Smart IDs
The Department of Home Affairs is undergoing a far-reaching transformation, with officials committed to significantly improving the delivery of core services. For many South Africans, ...
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