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21 February 2025
The financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as digital transactions redefine the way businesses and consumers interact. At the core of this shift are ...
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21 February 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have issued a strong appeal to all social grant beneficiaries, advising them to replace their existing ...
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21 February 2025
A new study has revealed a worrying surge in fraud linked to banking apps in South Africa, as financial services continue shifting towards mobile platforms. ...
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21 February 2025
Owners of Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa recognise that securing business funding is an essential component of achieving sustainable growth. However, ...
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18 February 2025
Consumer spending surged throughout December 2024 in South Africa, driving an enormous increase in retail transactions and contributing to a total of nearly R88 billion ...
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17 February 2025
Despite ongoing economic challenges and persistently high inflation, South Africa’s rental property sector demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout 2024. However, a series of rapid interest rate ...
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17 February 2025
South African banks possess extensive powers that enable them to protect their financial interests, but these measures can sometimes have serious and unforeseen consequences for ...
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21 February 2025
The increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are expected to push up insurance premiums for South African policyholders. While natural disasters were previously considered ...
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21 February 2025
South Africa’s financial planning sector has reached a significant milestone, with over 5,000 professionals now qualified to use the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. This ...
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16 February 2025
With increasing optimism about financial stability, many South Africans view access to credit as a vital tool for achieving their personal and economic goals. The ...
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21 February 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has taken decisive action to address concerns over fraudulent activities linked to the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress ...
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21 February 2025
The North Gauteng High Court situated in Pretoria delivered a significant judgment on Thursday, which could improve access to the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) ...
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10 February 2025
Persistent worries about debt and financial struggles can significantly harm your overall quality of life, health, and mental well-being. The constant stress of managing debt, ...
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21 February 2025
Pension funds are crucial investment vehicles designed to manage individuals’ retirement savings. Their primary objective is to promote long-term financial planning, ensuring retirees have a ...
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9 February 2025
Financial education specialist, Salem Nyati, provides practical strategies for South Africans facing the financial strain of February, a month often fraught with economic challenges. Key ...
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9 February 2025
Inflation experienced a slight increase in December 2024, aligning with market expectations. Despite the uptick, inflation continues to rest at the lowest level within the ...
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9 February 2025
The used car market has undergone significant transformation in recent years, presenting both challenges and opportunities for sellers. For individuals aiming to sell a well-maintained ...
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3 February 2025
Nedbank has issued a reminder to South Africans about the importance of adhering to regulatory requirements governing the use of credit, debit, and virtual cards. ...
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3 February 2025
As the academic year begins, households across South Africa face growing financial pressures. The steadily increasing cost of education is placing significant strain on family ...
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31 January 2025
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition, together with the Standing Committee on Finance, has announced plans to convene a critical meeting with major ...
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31 January 2025
South Africa-born entrepreneur Elon Musk, renowned for his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX, has seen his wealth climb to an astonishing $426 billion (equivalent to ...
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9 February 2025
The latest projections indicate that South African motorists are set to face even more challenging times with steep increases in petrol and diesel prices expected ...
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31 January 2025
South Africa’s economic prospects appear to be improving after more than a decade of sluggish growth. This renewed momentum is supported by a combination of ...
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28 January 2025
The South African new vehicle market continues to grapple with the challenges of returning to pre-pandemic sales levels. Data for 2024 reveals a 3.0% year-on-year ...
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6 February 2025
As the tax year-end on 28 February approaches, individuals still have the chance to optimise their tax-free savings and take full advantage of the benefits ...
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26 January 2025
The rand has recently been hovering near a nine-month low, primarily due to the continued strength of the US dollar. This raises questions about whether ...
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9 February 2025
South Africans are eagerly awaiting the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) interest rate decision, to be announced on 30 January 2025 by South African Reserve Bank ...
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12 January 2025
The holiday season has come to an end, and with it comes “Januworry”—that dreaded month when finances are under more pressure than ever! After weeks ...
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13 January 2025
The quarterly Consumer Pulse Study conducted by TransUnion examines the evolving financial habits, perceptions, and behaviours of South African consumers. It sheds light on how ...
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21 February 2025
The cost-of-living index provides a critical measure of how much people need to spend on essentials like food, transportation, utilities, and healthcare. When these costs ...
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9 February 2025
KPMG South Africa has projected that the country’s economy is on track for moderate growth over the coming years, with an anticipated expansion of 1.5% ...
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5 January 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa continue to struggle with obtaining the necessary funding to elevate their operations and scale their businesses effectively. ...
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5 January 2025
For those living in South Africa, December is more than just the final month of the year – it’s a season of celebration, joy, and ...
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5 January 2025
A paradigm shift is currently underway in how people are thinking about their financial futures. Unlike traditional approaches that focus predominantly on income and expenses, ...
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26 December 2024
The National Minimum Wage Commission has proposed a substantial increase to the national minimum wage (NMW) for 2025. The recommended adjustment, outlined in a statement ...
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26 December 2024
A multitude of individuals have appended their signatures to a petition challenging the decision by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to abolish a previously ...
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26 December 2024
Two first-year computer science students at Stellenbosch University have been actively searching for vulnerabilities in both governmental and private-sector systems, utilising publicly available internet resources ...
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18 February 2025
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to resume its cycle of interest rate cuts in January, following two consecutive months where inflation dipped ...
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16 February 2025
The year 2024 has proven to be one of the most financially challenging periods for South Africans. Persistently high interest rates have dominated most of ...
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26 December 2024
The average salary in South Africa experienced a notable increase during the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, rising from R27 511 in May 2024 to ...
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25 December 2024
The South African betting industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024, with staggering figures highlighting its rapid expansion. The National Gambling Board (NGB), responsible for ...
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12 January 2025
As the festive season unfolds and the New Year approaches, individuals are reminded to plan ahead for impending expenses. The arrival of January often brings ...
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15 December 2024
The South African Banking Sentiment Index, produced by DataEQ, has unveiled an in-depth comparison of how major banks in South Africa are perceived by the ...
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21 February 2025
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and many individuals find themselves making poor financial choices, often spending money on items that are not truly necessary. ...
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9 December 2024
The South African economy experienced an unforeseen contraction of 0.3% when measured from the second quarter to the third quarter of the current year. Key ...
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9 December 2024
Discovery Bank’s 2024 SpendTrend analysis revealed that e-commerce platforms gained greater popularity compared to physical stores during the Black Friday shopping frenzy. The findings underscored ...
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9 December 2024
Many customers of Standard Bank expressed frustration on Monday morning due to technical issues with the bank’s app, which led to some users seeing their ...
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26 December 2024
For December 2024, the administration of all three childcare grants falls under the jurisdiction of the South African Social Security Agency. Each month, billions of ...
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12 January 2025
Electrical engineers have been highlighted in recent research as some of the professionals seeing notable increases in their salary packages. Compensation for professionals in logistics ...
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26 January 2025
Homeowners could potentially save over R480,000 in interest repayments on a R1.4 million property loan simply by contributing an additional R1,000 to their monthly instalments ...
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10 February 2025
The country is brimming with innovative business concepts, yet it remains crucial to cultivate a more robust support framework for these entrepreneurial ventures, as emphasized ...
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3 December 2024
South African motorists are bracing for disappointing news as early projections for December 2024 fuel prices suggest increases across the board. Diesel costs are expected ...
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17 February 2025
South Africans have been granted some relief as the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25%, offering a small break from years of financial strain ...
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