Crypto finds its place in South Africa as retailers adopt digital payments

A Liberty report shows that most claims are going towards debt and education, while preservation of savings has also risen

Summit aims to unlock long-term partnerships to fund energy, water and transport development by 2030

The decision was not unanimous; four monetary policy committee members preferred to keep rates on hold, while two favoured a 25 basis point cut

On a month-on-month basis, the consumer price index decreased by 0.1% after increasing by 0.9% in July

Economists are uncertain about how the bank will adjust its policies based on the lower target it has signalled it wants to pursue

Despite some improvements, domestic workers continue to struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living

The second quarter growth of 0.8% in 2025 was the strongest since Q2 2023

Eight of 10 industries contributed to positive GDP growth during the quarter

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy

Tariff threats from the US and uncertainty over the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act make it imperative to get the AfCFTA going in full force

While the council achieved 14 of its 16 targets, it needs to accelerate its policy implementation and support job creation

Lower Brent crude oil prices and a stronger rand helped ease the fuel price