South African motorists are set to enjoy more savings at the pump this month, with petrol prices dropping by 22 cents per litre on Wednesday, 7...
The South African government’s 2025/26 Budget proposal, which includes a phased 2% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) over two years, has ignited a fierce national...
South Africa’s economic landscape continues to shift, with BankservAfrica reporting a decline in the country’s average nominal take-home pay in March 2025. The figure slipped to...
In a surprise reversal, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that South Africa’s VAT rate will remain at 15% — a decision that offers relief to...
South Africa’s economy gained modest ground in 2024, posting a 0.6% growth in GDP — its strongest performance since mid-2023. But this fragile recovery masks deeper...
South Africa’s interest rate path is taking a surprising turn in 2025, with a growing chorus of economists forecasting a prolonged pause from the South African...
South Africa’s real take-home pay has reached its highest level in three years, according to BankservAfrica’s Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). However, economists warn that rising costs,...
R100 in 1995 had the buying power to comfortably fill a small grocery basket, but in 2025, the same R100 barely makes a dent. With inflation...
South Africans hoping for significant interest rate relief in 2025 may need to temper their expectations. Traders have scaled back their predictions, now anticipating just a...