Citizens are paying far more for electricity despite using less of it, as rising tariffs, fixed monthly charges and municipal costs reshape household bills and intensify affordability pressures
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
The Universal Basic Income Coalition said the government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries
From 7 January, 93-grade unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents a litre while 95-grade petrol will cost 66 cents less
Revolutions are seeded not just in hunger, but in the fear of decline, particularly among those who thought they had escaped it
A declining number of middle class people are saving for retirement in South Africa
About 850 000 people are employed as domestic workers in South Africa, contributing to 5.2% of the country’s total employment
Massive proposed electricity price increases will leave many South Africans having to choose between buying food or having power
The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list
When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price
The Kenyan government said it would reduce spending to compensate for the scrapped tax measures.
Struggling economies on the continent are leaving many unable to afford basic staples
It’s not a straightforward answer, but Julius Malema should have been able to at least estimate
Economy hitting geopolitical tensions, pressure on consumers and load-shedding will likely stick around
The medium-term budget policy statement has received criticism and praise from civil society
There is a limit to what the government can do in terms of subsidies, given the fiscal situation, say experts
Rather do away with the unimplementable law and acknowledge that the minimum wage is what individuals are willing to work for and employers willing to pay
The energy conundrum affects everyone, but the implications for people like Mavis, who are trying to survive the pitfalls of the second economy, rarely get public space
Households are reeling after the fuel price hike, as electricity is set to go up by 15.06% in 2022
Food inflation was unchanged at 6.7% in July, but remained elevated on continued upward pressure from prices for meat and the oils and fats category.
Economists question the manner in which the transitional government partially cut fuel subsidies
The two cities are included in the top 10 list of cities where the cost of living had increased the most over the past year.
The question is: Can those in government work together to claw back an investor-friendly status for South Africa?
The spike recorded in vehicle hijackings and home robberies is leading to higher insurance premiums.
This week we heard reports that the rand had breached the psychological level of R12.50 to the dollar and R19.22 to the pound. What does it all mean?
Oil has driven up the price of office and residential space in the continent’s commercial cities.
Credit amnesty has mixed results, with some managing their debt better and others failing to repay home loans, vehicle loans and credit cards.
Moving to Japan? It had better be on a good salary, with a global survey naming Tokyo and Osaka as the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates.