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...