Food inflation eases for third month, offering relief despite rise in headline inflation

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a rise in the overall consumer inflation rate to 3.6%, South Africa experiences a welcome decline in food inflation for the third consecutive month, driven by ample supplies and expert insights on the implications for households

Fuelling success: What if exam readiness starts in the kitchen, not the classroom?

Lindiwe Whati|Published

Research shows there’s more that goes into exam readiness than late night cramming and stress, more often than not, it’s a revision of nutritional values at home ...

Salga calls for Eskom and Nersa reforms to address municipal debt

Banele Ginindza|Published

Salga warns that the Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) is insufficient to address the R105 billion debt to Eskom, citing systemic inefficiencies and a lack of ...

Watch VideoStrengthening Italy-China relations at G20 Summit: Opportunities for trade and investment

Staff Reporter|Published

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has announced plans to enhance access for Italian companies to the Chinese market, highlighting opportunities for collaboration at the G20 ...

Repo rate cut provides much-needed relief for South African consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's festive season approaches, the announcement of a 25 basis point cut in the repo rate brings much-needed relief for consumers grappling with rising ...

Sarb reduces repo rate to stimulate economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a landscape where every basis point counts, the recent repo rate cut by the Sarb offers a glimmer of hope for consumers. What does this decision mean for your ...

South Africa’s agricultural exports surge 10% despite trade uncertainty, says Agbiz

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite significant trade policy shifts, South Africa's agricultural exports have surged to $11.7 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, with strong performances ...

Breaking barriers: How African SMEs can thrive amid logistics hurdles

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Africa’s SMEs battle with logistics inefficiencies, the continent’s economic landscape hangs in the balance. Explore how digital solutions and government initiatives ...

Property sector hails interest rate cut as boost for buyers and market confidence

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Property experts welcome the South African Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, highlighting its potential to stimulate the property ...

Watch VideoSouth African Reserve Bank reduces repo rate by 25 basis points

Ashley Lechman|Published

This means that the repo rate will come down from 7.00% to 6.75% per annum, with the prime lending rate in the country coming down to 10.25%.

Creecy reveals Transnet will spend R2.7 billion this year on ports over five years

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Minister Barbara Creecy reveals Transnet's R2.7 billion investment in ports this year, part of an ambitious R11 billion plan to modernise South Africa's port infrastructure ...

Truck driver denied pension fund after falling asleep behind the wheel wins legal victory

Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Wonderboy Shasha, a truck driver dismissed after a driving incident, wins a legal battle to access his pension fund, highlighting the complexities of employer-employee ...

Gauteng Liquor Traders warn of breaking point as shebeen permit delays enter eighth year

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association warns that township liquor traders are nearing a breaking point due to prolonged delays in converting shebeen permits into ...

South Africa's monetary policy decision looms as households struggle with rising costs

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a climate teeming with fiscal uncertainty, South African households are grappling with the harsh realities of a cost-of-living crisis. Will today's interest rate ...

Transnet marks milestone as 200th Traxx locomotive rolls off Durban production line

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet SOC Ltd celebrates a significant milestone with the launch of its 200th Traxx 23E locomotive, highlighting the company's commitment to modernising South ...

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 ...

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? ...