Balloon payment uptake surges as affordability pressures mount for South African car buyers

Ashley Lechman|Published

As car buyers in South Africa face increasing affordability challenges, the use of balloon payments is on the rise. Discover how this financing option is shaping the automotive market and what potential buyers need to know.

Easing inflation sparks interest rate cut optimism

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's annual consumer price inflation fell to 3. 3% in August, raising expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank. ...

New cranes set to boost efficiency at Cape Town Container Terminal - Transnet

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet's latest investment at the Cape Town Container Terminal introduces nine new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, aiming to significantly enhance operational efficiency ...

South Africa's CPI inflation falls to 3. 3%, indicating potential rate cut tomorrow

Ashley Lechman|Published

This shift has heightened expectations for a potential cut in the repurchase rate (repo rate) at tomorrow’s South African Reserve Bank's (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee ...

Deputy finance minister punts SA's informal sector in combating high unemployment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen highlights the potential of South Africa's informal sector in addressing unemployment and emphasises the need for collaboration ...

TNPA nears completion of Newark Road upgrade to ease congestion at Richards Bay Port

Yogashen Pillay|Published

ransnet National Ports Authority is nearing the completion of a vital upgrade to Newark Road, aimed at alleviating severe traffic congestion affecting Richards Bay ...

Sarb faces crucial interest rate decision as CPI data looms

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa stands on the brink of crucial monetary policy changes, the upcoming CPI data will shed light on the path forward. With households battling the relentless ...

The power of saying no: why not every deal is worth it

Zunaid Moti|Published

The truth is, saying no can be one of the most powerful business moves you can make. Not every deal is a good deal, not every partnership is worth the handshake, ...

Is a property asking price always negotiable?

Staff Reporter|Published

If the property has been on the market for some time, then there might be an opportunity to get a discount on the asking price.

South Africans getting worse at making a will, survey shows

Staff Reporter|Published

The 2025 Sanlam Legacy Wills Survey shows will-drafting has fallen to just 34% of the adult population, down from 39% last year.

South Africa's financial sector faces new challenges amid socio-economic turmoil

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Unathi Kamlana, Commissioner of the FSCA, addresses the pressing socio-economic challenges facing South Africa and highlights the pivotal role of the financial sector ...

BER warns GDP rebound masks deeper economic fragilities

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a modest GDP growth of 0. 8% in the second quarter of 2025, the Bureau for Economic Research warns that South Africa's economic recovery is threatened by ...

South Africa’s $10 billion question: Can Chinese investment build Africa’s Silicon Valley?

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published

When China announced a $10 billion investment in South Africa’s technology and industrial sectors, it ignited both hope and scepticism. This investment could be ...

Cargo movement report highlights record throughput despite ongoing challenges

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest cargo movement report from SAAFF and BUSA reveals record increases in cargo throughput in South Africa, while highlighting ongoing operational challenges ...

Global commodity traders’ influence raises alarms over rising food prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore how the ABCD+ group of global commodity traders exerts significant influence over grain prices, affecting food costs and economic stability, particularly ...

Why everyone needs a will, not just the wealthy or old

Mariska Redelinghuys|Published

Not having a will can result in costly and complicated legal processes for your loved ones after your passing.

Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches

AFP|Published

Botswana, a nation built on diamond wealth, faces an economic crisis as lab-grown stones threaten its future. Discover how this shift is prompting the country to ...

Mining revival and consumer spending lift South Africa’s growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s economy grew 0. 8% in the second quarter of 2025, driven by mining and consumer spending. Experts say the rebound offers hope, but warn that unemployment, ...

Unmarried couples: who gets what on the death of a partner?

Staff Reporter|Published

Family disputes over assets are common after a death, and for unmarried couples, the stakes can be even higher, says Shaka Zwane, head of insurance and fiduciary ...

One year in, the lessons from SA's two-pot retirement reform

Rob Southey|Published

While the new system faces some teething issues, including some administrative hurdles, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are being applied to ensure its effectiveness. ...