30 July 2025
Another Drop in Petrol Prices Brings Relief to South Africans
According to the latest month-end figures released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), motorists in South Africa can expect a more substantial reduction in petrol ...
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30 July 2025
South African Homes Face Significant Electricity Price Adjustments
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is actively examining how electricity prices can be reduced across South Africa. As part of this effort, the ...
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29 July 2025
Skills South Africa Needs Most to Fill Job Gaps
South Africa’s Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has recently highlighted the most critical skills currently needed within the country. These areas of demand have ...
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27 July 2025
Marrying Without This Prenup Knowledge in South Africa Is Risky
Legal professionals in South Africa have issued a warning to couples planning to marry that prenuptial agreements might no longer hold the same legal authority ...
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27 July 2025
Government Seeks to Fix Budget Flaws Exposed in 2025
South Africa’s National Treasury has announced its intention to significantly restructure the budget-preparation process for the 2026 fiscal year. This move follows a tumultuous 2025 ...
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24 July 2025
New Benefits for South Africans Travelling Abroad
South Africa has made a notable return to the upper half of the global passport rankings, reclaiming a spot among the world’s 50 strongest passports ...
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24 July 2025
South Africans Warned of Possible Interest Rate Increase
While there is broad consensus among economists that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is likely to keep interest rates on hold or possibly implement ...
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24 July 2025
Why South Africa’s 2025 Budget Still Faces Major Risks
South Africa’s turbulent 2025 Budget process is far from resolved, as escalating political tensions place the passage of critical public expenditure legislation at risk. The ...
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18 July 2025
SARS Makes Changes to eFiling Ahead of 2025 Tax Season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the introduction of a virtual waiting room system that will be implemented during the upcoming manual tax ...
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17 July 2025
One Avoidable Mistake That Keeps South Africans Unemployed
South African employees should not assume that their online activity is protected simply because it occurs outside working hours, during personal time, or on private ...
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16 July 2025
Encouraging News for South Africans Using Eskom
South Africans may take some comfort in the recent performance of Eskom’s electricity generation, which has shown signs of greater consistency and reliability. According to ...
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16 July 2025
What South Africans Can Expect to Pay for Petrol in August
Motorists across South Africa could experience some relief at petrol stations in August, as early indicators point towards a slight decrease in petrol prices. However, ...
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15 July 2025
South Africa to Introduce New Laws Targeting Spam Calls
South Africa is grappling with a growing surge in spam calls, and authorities are now responding through specific changes to the Protection of Personal Information ...
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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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19 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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20 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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20 July 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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