Black Friday shifts from luxury to necessity for desperate South Africans

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Black Friday approaches, South Africans face a difficult financial landscape where grocery deals become a lifeline. Explore how economic pressures are reshaping the traditional shopping event into a battle for survival and find out how the public …

Exploring South Africa's property price growth: A five-year comparison with global trends

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africa's housing market is finally gaining momentum, but how does it compare to global markets? The latest Global House Price Index reveals some insights.

SA's business liquidations rise: Finance, real estate and trade hardest hit

IOL Reporter|Published

With a staggering 23.9% increase in business liquidations, what does this mean for South Africa's economy and the sectors hardest hit?

Petrol and diesel prices set to increase in December

Jason Woosey|Published

Motorists should prepare for increased petrol and diesel prices this December, as the Central Energy Fund forecasts a rise of around 30 cents for petrol and up to ...

October inflation rises to 3.6% despite mixed pressures on prices

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the South African economy navigates through fluctuating inflation rates, will the anticipated interest rate cuts pave the way for relief in consumers' wallets? ...

How South Africa's R1 trillion infrastructure plan aims to transform the economy and job market

Nicola Mawson|Published

Discover how South Africa's ambitious R1 trillion infrastructure plan could revitalise the economy and create thousands of jobs, as experts weigh in on its potential ...

Absa enhances global engagement through B20 report on inclusive trade for MSMEs and women

Ashley Lechman|Published

In an era where inclusivity in trade is paramount for sustainable growth, Absa’s contribution to the B20 report marks a progressive step towards empowering the sidelined ...

South Africans enter festive season with record debt levels, DebtBusters Index shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

DebtBusters' Q3 2025 Debt Index reveals that South Africans are grappling with unprecedented financial strain, with 95% relying on personal loans and 70% of their ...

Steenhuisen approves declaration of indigenous crops, medicinal plants as agricultural products

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in South Africa's declared agricultural products, recognising ...

Trade conditions in SA remain weak as Sacci index stays in negative territory

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry's latest Trade Conditions Survey reveals persistent negative trade conditions, with economists expressing concern ...

G20 summit set to energise Johannesburg's tourism scene

Nicola Mawson|Published

To truly harness the G20 summit's potential, South Africa must tackle its infrastructure challenges head-on.

Citrus industry welcomes US tariff exemption on South African orange exports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African citrus growers are optimistic following the US's decision to exempt tariffs on orange exports, which is expected to enhance competitiveness in the ...

Business, economists cheer S&P upgrade as momentum builds for South Africa’s recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa celebrates a long-awaited upgrade in its credit ratings from S&P Global, marking a significant step towards economic recovery and improved investor ...

India and South Africa's strategic push to diversify the rare earths supply chain

Fawzia Moodley|Published

With global demand for rare earth elements surging and geopolitical tensions rising, India and South Africa are set to play crucial roles in diversifying the supply ...

Labour Minister seeks Treasury funding to combat workplace violations

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Minister Nkosazana Meth aims to strengthen labour rights and compliance by petitioning the National Treasury for additional funding to increase the number of labour ...

How the repo rate decision affected home loan applications in October

Given Majola|Published

South Africa’s residential property market recovered swiftly after the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic but was then faced with the unexpected scenario of ten successive ...

Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved a 6% decrease in Sasol Gas's maximum price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, ...

Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana highlights significant improvements in South Africa's port efficiency, with vessel waiting times down by 75% and reforms in ...

How trail running is driving local economic growth in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Explore how trail running, led by figures like Stuart McConnachie, is transforming local economies in South Africa, with the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town serving as ...

MTBPS 2025: consumers left wanting as mini-budget prioritises stability over relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement painted an optimistic picture for the economy, consumers were left disappointed ...