From Paychecks to Professions: What South Africans Are Earning in 2025 As South Africans continue to hustle through rising living costs, load shedding curveballs, and economic...
A lifeline for low-income households – and a warning for those abusing the system As electricity bills climb and the July rates hike looms, there’s one...
For many South Africans hoping to see more affordable essentials on grocery shelves, this week brought sobering news. Despite growing calls from citizens, political leaders, and...
If you’ve looked at your grocery bill or school fees lately, the official 2.8% inflation rate might seem oddly low. That’s because while South Africa’s inflation...
Announced during Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, the increase will see the General Fuel Levy rise by 15 cents per litre for petrol and 16...
A growing number of South Africans are relying on personal loans to bridge the gap between their income and the rising cost of living, with vulnerable...
South Africa’s controversial 2025 VAT hike is now in the courtroom spotlight. The Democratic Alliance (DA), with the backing of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is...
South Africa is standing on a political and economic knife’s edge. A proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) has not only sent shockwaves through households...
South African households are feeling the squeeze as food inflation continues to rise, making basic groceries increasingly unaffordable. The latest Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy...
Living in South Africa has become increasingly expensive, with many workers struggling to meet basic needs. Data from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD)...