SA Reserve Bank cuts repo rate offering relief to consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African Reserve Bank announces a 25 basis point cut to the repo rate, providing much-needed relief for borrowers. Experts weigh in on the implications for the economy and property market.

South Africa's budget 3. 0: A year of fiscal upheaval and strategic changes

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the months slip into May, the fiscal landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the economy.

BUDGET: SA Canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax

Ashley Lechman|Published

The association said it believes that Treasury should scrap the tax, to help ensure that government drives job creation and economic growth, as per its commitments ...

Cosatu critiques Finance Minister's Budget as insufficient for economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Cosatu expresses concerns over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget, highlighting the need for more support for low-income earners and a call for a national ...

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full budget speech here

Enoch Godongwana|Published

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered his Budget speech on Wednesday. Read his full speech here.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces third Budget speech date

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the date for the third Budget speech, highlighting the impact of recent VAT discussions and the importance of coalition ...

Jonas’s US envoy role under spotlight as MTN’s anti-terrorism lawsuit lingers

Edward West|Published

MTN Group is embroiled in a high-stakes lawsuit under the US Anti-Terrorism Act, coinciding with the controversial appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's ...

MTN denies Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit

Staff Reporter|Published

In a statement, MTN said it noted the article suggesting that there are new legal developments in the US regarding MTN.

Passion to profession: how Nadia Koegelenberg built a thriving pet photography business

Ashley Lechman|Published

Nadia Koegelenberg, founder of Moonrise Creative Studio, shares her journey of combining her love for animals and photography into a successful pet photography business ...

'Liberation Day' tariffs paused by Trump, but not for China

Ashley Lechman|Published

The US President said that he would be pausing all tariffs imposed on various nations that he announced last week, however, doubled down on China's tariffs and announced a ...

Political tensions rise as Budget narrowly passes with VAT Hike, set to be challenged in court

Ashley Lechman|Published

The Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as the narrowly-passed National Budget with its controversial VAT increase sparks political tension. With ...

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

AFP|Published

The Flag of the United States of America. Here are international reactions so far regarding US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump's trade war: South Africa's unwanted casualty?

Dr Ernst van Biljon|Published

The sheer scale of the disparities, with some countries facing near-50% tariffs, signals a potential for major trade disruption.

Rand nosedives to 1-month low amid budget turmoil and political uncertainty

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The rand has depreciated to R18. 78 against the US dollar, reaching its lowest point since February as Parliament narrowly passes the controversial budget with a ...

Cosatu calls for amendment to Budget, slams proposed VAT hike

Ashley Lechman|Published

Parliamentary finance committees met to discuss South Africa's economic policies, with COSATU strongly opposing the proposed VAT increase that they argue will harm ...

Building a competitive logistics network to drive South Africa’s economic growth

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Explore how South Africa's G20 presidency in 2025 can reshape global economic discussions and enhance the country's logistics network to drive growth.

Transnet to release priority project list in 2025/26, says finance minister

Helmo Preuss|Published

In its MTBPS document, the Treasury outlined measures needed to optimise Transnet’s capital structure and restore profitability.

Epic showdown looms over proposed early retirement for government workers

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa’s average spending on public-sector salaries is well above that of many countries, with the general government wage bill constituting 13. 6% of the ...

MTBPS: Public-private collaboration welcomed, says CEO of Pam Golding Property group

Ashley Lechman|Published

The property sector, which was hard hit by the prolonged elevated interest rates in the country has welcomed the Minister’s MTBPS as well as the government’s willingness ...

Stage is set for a cut in interest rates this week

Ashley Lechman|Published

Many economists predict a cut of 25 basis points will be announced by SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday.