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25 March 2025
South Africa’s well-established and highly regarded banking sector is set to experience increased competition as several new banks prepare to enter the market. These new ...
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24 March 2025
The South African workplace landscape is undergoing a transformation as many employers move away from remote work arrangements and require employees to return to the ...
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24 March 2025
The cost of renting a home in South Africa has reached unprecedented levels, creating financial strain for tenants across the country. With rents rising faster ...
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24 March 2025
A new security report has revealed a surge in cybercriminal activity targeting smartphones to gain unauthorised access to banking accounts and financial credentials. Criminals are ...
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23 March 2025
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the much-anticipated 2025 National Budget Speech on Wednesday, 12 March. The budget outlined key aspects of South Africa’s current economic ...
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23 March 2025
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the revised 2025 Budget on Wednesday, 12 March, presenting a more favourable outcome for South African taxpayers than the initial ...
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23 March 2025
Despite the easing of inflation and reductions in interest rates, many South African homeowners with bonded properties remain under significant financial pressure. This is reflected ...
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22 March 2025
A recent analysis has revealed that while South Africans earning more than R420 000 annually enjoy a more stable income, they are burdened with substantial ...
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17 March 2025
As South Africans face ongoing load shedding and escalating electricity costs, many households are turning to solar energy as a more reliable and sustainable alternative. ...
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22 March 2025
More than 13 million South African beneficiaries who rely on the SASSA Child Support Grant remain in limbo as uncertainty surrounds the April 2025 payments. ...
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16 March 2025
Early indicators suggest that South African motorists could see a welcome reduction in petrol and diesel prices next month. The latest projections indicate a significant ...
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22 March 2025
South Africa’s take-home pay has shown significant growth at the beginning of 2025, with approximately four million salary earners benefiting from an upward trend. BankservAfrica’s ...
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15 March 2025
As global warming continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, the impact on economies and financial markets is becoming increasingly apparent. Extreme weather events, such ...
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9 March 2025
Effective 1 March 2025, credit providers offering overdraft facilities are now obligated to submit consumer overdraft data to credit bureaus, a move designed to enhance ...
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17 March 2025
With the upcoming increase in South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) old-age grants set to take effect in April 2024, many pensioners may be wondering ...
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17 March 2025
As South Africa continues to navigate its energy crisis, an increasing number of households and businesses have turned to solar power to mitigate the impact ...
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24 March 2025
A recent warning from Standard Bank highlights the deepening financial crisis among South Africa’s working-class population, who remain burdened by debt and unable to transition ...
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18 March 2025
The unexpected delay of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech last week sent shockwaves throughout South Africa. The postponement fuelled widespread speculation, particularly after reports ...
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9 March 2025
South Africa’s unemployment rate showed a slight decline in the final quarter of 2024, reflecting a modest increase in employment within key sectors such as ...
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2 March 2025
South Africa is expected to hold off on revising its inflation target until at least 2026, prioritising urgent economic challenges such as slow growth and ...
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9 March 2025
South Africa has once again been plunged into severe power cuts as Eskom escalated load shedding to Stage 6 in the early hours of Sunday, ...
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25 March 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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1 March 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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28 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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28 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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24 March 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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16 March 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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2 March 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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23 March 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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16 March 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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