Only 15% of South Africans can afford private medical aid as costs escalate

Ashley Lechman|Published

Will the new measures introduced by private medical schemes be enough to reverse the trend of downgrading and abandonment? As healthcare costs continue to rise, ...

While policy stalls, a fragile web of private apps has filled South Africa’s healthcare limbo

Martin Fernandes|Published

The South African digital health and telemedicine market was already valued at around R15.7 billion back in 2023, according to industry research, and is projected ...

Words on Wealth: Budget brings welcome concessions for consumers

Martin Hesse|Published

Discover how Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's latest Budget Speech offers unexpected relief for South African consumers, with significant changes to tax brackets ...

PSG Wealth: Effective strategies for managing estate duty and investments

Staff Reporter|Published

Discover effective strategies for managing estate duty, investing wisely, and saving for significant life goals. This article offers expert insights from financial ...

Budget 2026: Relief, restraint and a few catches

Nicola Mawson|Published

Godongwana “put money back into the pockets of households at a time when they need it most,” Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty, says. ...

Eskom and Nersa suspend court battle over electricity trading licences

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Eskom and NERSA have agreed to suspend legal proceedings regarding electricity trading licences, allowing for continued regulatory discussions to support South Africa's ...

SARS’ Crypto dragnet: how the tax net Is closing on South Africa’s digital wealth

Willem J. Oberholzer|Published

Crypto wallets, offshore trading accounts and cross-border digital wealth will now feed into the same international transparency grid that already tracks traditional ...

South Africa’s new 60-day dispute rule - a shift in South Africa’s debit order rules

Pieter Brand|Published

The dispute windows for all debit order instruments will be standardised at 60 days. This will simplify disputability, especially for service providers using multiple ...

The tax year end tantrum

Pieter Albertyn|Published

There are two things that affect how our savings grow and our investments prosper. The one is to keep costs as low as possible, and the other is to propel growth ...

Education funding increase of 2.44% fails to meet South Africa's urgent needs, says Kagiso Trust

Ashley Lechman|Published

: Kagiso Trust has labelled the recent increase in education funding as insufficient, warning that South Africa's future economic stability is at risk without more ...

From Parliament to the pantry: What the Budget really means at the till

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africans brace for the financial implications of the national Budget, discover how households can navigate rising costs and make informed decisions. Read ...

South Africa's producer price inflation drops to 2.2% in January

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA reports a decline in annual producer price inflation to 2.2% in January 2026, driven by falling fuel prices and moderated food inflation. This article explores ...

Ozow backs government’s commitment to modernise South Africa’s payments system

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a bid to modernise the national payments landscape, the South African government has embraced partnership with private sector leaders like Ozow, ensuring that ...

Department of Health shoots down big tobacco push for differentiated industry regulation

Tawanda Karombo|Published

The National Department of Health has firmly rejected big tobacco's push for separate regulations, opting instead for a unified approach to tobacco control. This ...

Beer Association of South Africa welcomes stable excise increase for beer industry

Ashley Lechman|Published

BASA applauds the government's CPI-aligned excise duty increase in the 2026 Budget, emphasising its role in promoting stability and growth in the beer industry. ...

2026 Budget: A consumer-friendly approach

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists commend Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 National Budget for its consumer-friendly measures and positive outlook, despite ongoing economic challenges. ...

Budget 2026: South African Post Office left without direct funding

Helmo Preuss|Published

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has requested R3.8 billion for business rescue, yet the 2026 Budget reveals no direct funding allocation. This decision raises ...

South Africa's budget 2026: Optimism amidst economic challenges

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the face of economic adversity, South Africa’s latest budget aims to inspire confidence with bolstered revenue and targeted reforms designed to support growth ...

Eskom's financial turnaround: The role of 71 municipalities in the debt relief package

Helmo Preuss|Published

Eskom's first annual profit in a decade is overshadowed by R85.2 billion in municipal debt, as 71 municipalities navigate a precarious debt relief package