12 July 2025
Higher Till Prices Add to Cost Pressures for South Africans
South African families are likely to face further financial strain at retail checkouts following the recent increase in fuel levies. The rise is anticipated to ...
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10 July 2025
South Africa’s Property Sector Undergoes Major Changes
South Africa’s property market is beginning to show clear signs of a movement away from renting and towards property ownership, as declining interest rates begin ...
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10 July 2025
SARS Tax Filing Alert for South Africans Earning Over R500 000 Annually
All taxpayers in South Africa are legally obligated to file their tax returns with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), and failure to comply with ...
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9 July 2025
Tax Tips for South Africans Working from Home
Tax professionals have clarified the circumstances under which South Africans may qualify for home office deductions during the 2025 tax filing season, though they caution ...
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8 July 2025
Fraudsters Attacking Banking Apps and Wallets on South African Phones
Discovery Bank has raised concerns over the increasing number of fraud cases affecting South Africans, highlighting how criminals are now deliberately focusing on smartphones to ...
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5 July 2025
Debate Ignites Over Proposal to Rename South Africa
The African Transformation Movement (ATM), in collaboration with several other political organisations, has announced its intention to approach both Parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee ...
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11 July 2025
South Africa Enters a Month of Hard Decisions
Recent data indicates that inflation expectations in South Africa have declined to their lowest level in nearly four years, potentially reinforcing the case for policymakers ...
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10 July 2025
SARS Highlights Fraud Threats Ahead of 2025 Tax Season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a fresh alert about fraudulent schemes surfacing ahead of the 2025 tax season. Standard Bank has also ...
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1 July 2025
The Insurance Scam That’s Getting South Africans Blacklisted
South Africa’s insurance sector is becoming increasingly aware of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence in the hands of fraudsters, and is actively enhancing ...
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10 July 2025
Brace for a Petrol Price Hike This Week
Although international oil prices have recently eased and the South African rand has shown notable stability amid geopolitical unrest, the outlook for fuel prices in ...
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27 June 2025
South Africa Faces Threat of Food Shortages and Rising Unemployment
Hopes were briefly raised among South African meat producers when it appeared that the government would ease import restrictions on chicken from Brazil, potentially helping ...
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5 July 2025
Encouraging News for South Africans Receiving a Salary
Average monthly earnings in South Africa have shown a stronger increase than the rate of inflation, even though the country has seen a decline in ...
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26 June 2025
Petrol Price Relief in South Africa Comes with a Major Downside
Oil markets experienced considerable volatility on Tuesday, 24 June, after reports emerged regarding a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. However, analysts have cautioned that ...
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24 June 2025
Ongoing Risks Weigh on South Africa’s Budget
The National Treasury has expressed confidence that both the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces will approve the Division of Revenues Bill before ...
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5 July 2025
Economic Pressures From Load Shedding Surpass Covid-19 Levels
The rand experienced a decline on Thursday as investor sentiment turned risk-averse, driven by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which had entered its ...
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21 June 2025
South African Passport Holders Face New Setback
South Africa’s passport has fallen again in the most recent Henley and Partners World Passport Index, with the country now losing its previous visa-free access ...
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10 July 2025
Watch Out for Interest Rate Changes in South Africa
While current inflation levels in South Africa appear to be relatively low, the recent escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel may prompt the South ...
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10 July 2025
The Harsh Petrol Price Forecast for July 2025
Motorists across South Africa appear to be heading for more expensive fuel in July 2025, according to the latest official data now available. This follows ...
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10 July 2025
South Africans Warned by SARS to Double-Check Their Bank Details
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a formal reminder to all taxpayers to thoroughly review and confirm the accuracy of their registered banking ...
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10 July 2025
Eskom Targets South Africans Using Rooftop Solar Power
Eskom has officially announced that it will begin making use of advanced satellite surveillance technology to identify solar systems that have not been registered in ...
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10 July 2025
South Africa’s Economy Faces Serious Challenges
Following an already disappointing start to the year with flatlining economic growth in the first quarter, the latest figures released on Tuesday, 10 June, indicate ...
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10 July 2025
Key Change Announced by SARS Ahead of 2025 Tax Season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially discontinued the use of printed and posted system-generated letters, marking a permanent shift to fully digital engagement ...
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10 July 2025
Concerns Raised About Smartphone Access for SASSA Grants in 2025
The introduction of new smartphone verification protocols for the 2025 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has triggered significant criticism from both opposition political parties ...
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10 July 2025
Branch Reductions and Closures Hit Major South African Banks
The South African retail banking sector continues to reduce its physical footprint across the country, responding to an increasing shift by customers towards digital and ...
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30 June 2025
Taxpayers in South Africa Face Steep Fines or Jail for Non-Payment
South African taxpayers have been strongly urged to comply in full with the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) directives or risk facing harsh consequences. These ...
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23 June 2025
Rand Holds Below R18 Despite Marginal 0.1% GDP Growth in Q1
By midday on Wednesday, the South African rand was holding its ground at approximately R17.83 to the US dollar. It continued to trade within a ...
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23 June 2025
South Africans Celebrate R2.90 Petrol Price Drop
Over the past year, motorists in South Africa have experienced ongoing relief at the fuel pumps, as petrol prices have cumulatively dropped by a total ...
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30 June 2025
Job Loss Threat Looms for 111,000 Women and 70,000 White Men in SA
The Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) has issued a warning that recently introduced legislative changes may result in the loss of employment for an estimated 111,000 ...
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22 June 2025
June 2025 SASSA Child Grants to be Paid Out This Week
All the essential information concerning the SASSA Children’s grants for June 2025 has now been made available, with payments scheduled to begin on Thursday, 5 ...
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30 June 2025
New Fuel Taxes Take Hold as State Company Faces Major Financial Crisis
After a period of relative strength and gains, the South African rand saw a drop in value by the end of trading on Friday. Despite ...
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22 June 2025
Why Your SASSA Grant Might Not Arrive on Time This June
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that more than 210,000 grant recipients will experience payment delays in June. This disruption will affect ...
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27 June 2025
More Than 440,000 Jobs Slashed in Critical South African Sector
Gold mining was once the foundation of South Africa’s economic growth, powering national development for much of the 20th century. Over the last several decades, ...
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21 June 2025
Double Trouble Ahead for Petrol Costs in South Africa
South African drivers are facing increased financial pressure after the National Treasury announced a hike in fuel taxes this week. This announcement comes at a ...
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21 June 2025
What to Expect from the June 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grant
The payment schedule for the June 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants has now been confirmed, with disbursements set to begin on Tuesday 6 June 2025. This ...
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30 June 2025
Taxpayers Exempt from Filing a Return in 2025
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially published details regarding the upcoming 2025 tax season, including comprehensive guidance on final submission deadlines and the ...
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28 June 2025
5 Crucial Insights from Budget 3.0
On Wednesday, 21 May, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, presented the third revision of the 2025 National Budget Speech. This updated address introduced several ...
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5 July 2025
South African Social Grants Set for Major Update
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced a revised approach to the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, with a renewed focus on aligning the grant ...
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30 June 2025
How to Claim Your Share of R89 Billion in Unclaimed South African Benefits
Although the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has not released an updated figure for the estimated R89 billion in unclaimed financial assets, professionals in the ...
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28 June 2025
No Double Grants in June, Says SASSA
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has firmly dismissed widespread claims circulating that grant beneficiaries will receive double payments in June, firmly labelling such ...
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28 June 2025
South Africa May See Interest Rate Cut Amid Falling Inflation
With the ongoing decrease in the cost of living, many analysts are now predicting that an interest rate reduction could be on the horizon. This ...
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28 June 2025
South Africa Faces New Employment Setbacks
South Africa’s upcoming employment figures are expected to reflect unfavourable trends, according to economists who caution that continued economic underperformance and a surge of new ...
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28 June 2025
Crisis Facing Domestic Workers in South Africa
During the first quarter of 2025, the employment situation for domestic workers in South Africa worsened notably, as recent labour statistics from Statistics South Africa ...
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29 June 2025
Vehicle Recalls Hit 7 Major Car Brands in South Africa
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an urgent recall affecting several vehicle brands and models that were sold in South Africa. This action follows ...
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9 July 2025
Major South African Banks Face Scrutiny Over Fees
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has officially confirmed that the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is currently carrying out a formal investigation into how major South ...
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29 June 2025
South African Airports Set to Phase Out Traditional Travel Documents
Airports around the world, including those in South Africa, may soon see a major shift in how passengers travel. A new set of international regulations ...
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29 June 2025
Warning Issued Over Widespread Banking Scam in South Africa
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has issued a fresh warning to the South African public regarding a highly deceptive scam currently circulating across ...
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29 June 2025
Caution for South Africans Buying Property in Security Estates
There has been a noticeable increase in demand for homes located within security estates and sectional title developments across South Africa. Industry professionals have cautioned ...
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29 June 2025
Budget 3.0 Ends VAT Deadlock, Earning Market Approval
South Africa’s currency continued to gain ground, trading below the R18.50 mark following confirmation from the National Treasury that it would present a revised version ...
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29 June 2025
Payment Delays for Certain SASSA Grants in May During Verification Checks
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that there will be a delay in the disbursement of May 2025 social grant payments for ...
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29 June 2025
Official Petrol Price for May Announced
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has released the official adjustments to South Africa’s fuel prices, which will take effect from Wednesday, 7 ...
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29 June 2025
Brace Yourself: The Rand Is in for a Rough Ride
South Africa’s currency, the rand, has been making notable gains after recently plummeting to a historic low earlier in the month. However, financial analysts caution ...
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28 June 2025
Think Twice Before Tossing Your Expired Licence in 2025
South African motorists are being strongly advised by traffic authorities to retain their expired driving licences during 2025 to avoid facing avoidable penalties. This advice ...
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28 June 2025
The True Impact of the VAT Hike Is Greater Than Expected
A 0.5 percentage point increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) has an immediate and noticeable negative effect on South African households, as the prices of goods, ...
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28 June 2025
Inflation Hits Lowest Point in Nearly Five Years
The rate of inflation in South Africa moderated significantly in March, reaching its slowest pace in almost five years, and slipping below the lower threshold ...
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