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Government discussing ways to decrease fuel prices, says it should be R14 per litre

Staff Writer

Oct 82 min read

Government discussing ways to decrease fuel prices, says it should be R14 per litre

Gwede Mantashe has indicated that discussions between his department and National Treasury on ways to reduce fuel prices are ongoing.

Property owners have doubled their money over the past decade in these areas

Staff Writer

Oct 83 min read

Property owners have doubled their money over the past decade in these areas

The Cape Winelands and Boland regions have seen significant growth in recent years.

Here's what is driving Two-Pot retirement withdrawals in SA

Staff Writer

Oct 73 min read

Here's what is driving Two-Pot retirement withdrawals in SA

Short-term debt repayment was one of the top reasons claimants accessed their savings under the Two-Pot system.

How South Africa can achieve 3.3% growth by 2025

Staff Writer

Oct 43 min read

How South Africa can achieve 3.3% growth by 2025

The Bureau for Economic Research has forecasted that economic growth could rise significantly to 3.3% in 2025.

Gautrain a financial misstep that needs to be halted, says AA

Staff Writer

Oct 33 min read

Gautrain a financial misstep that needs to be halted, says AA

The proposed expansion of the Gautrain service represents a significant waste of resources says the AA.

Here's what's influencing South Africa's retail and office markets right now

Staff Writer

Oct 22 min read

Here's what's influencing South Africa's retail and office markets right now

FNB's Property Broker Survey highlights a sharp rise in optimism about the future of sales activity in SA's commercial property market.

Analysts forecast growth year for South Africa in 2025

Staff Writer

Oct 22 min read

Analysts forecast growth year for South Africa in 2025

South Africa needs two consecutive years of 2% economic growth to attract long-term value investors

New university for Sandton to accommodate 9 000 students

Staff Writer

Oct 11 min read

New university for Sandton to accommodate 9 000 students

The tertiary division of ADvTECH Group says it has acquired a prime Sandton location where it will create a new university campus.

Capitec Bank says it's opening 11,000 new business accounts monthly

Staff Writer

Oct 12 min read

Capitec Bank says it's opening 11,000 new business accounts monthly

Capitec Bank has announced impressive financial results for the six months ending 31 August 2024.

Diesel and petrol price cuts on the way for motorists on Wednesday

Staff Writer

Sep 301 min read

Diesel and petrol price cuts on the way for motorists on Wednesday

Fuel prices are set to drop by more than R1 per litre on Wednesday, bringing them to levels last seen in February 2022.

Petrol and diesel prices set for big cuts next week in SA

Staff Writer

Sep 272 min read

Petrol and diesel prices set for big cuts next week in SA

South African motorists can look forward to significant fuel price cuts in October, with adjustments expected next week.

Momentum reports strong growth and reveals two-pot retirement outflow numbers

Staff Writer

Sep 273 min read

Momentum reports strong growth and reveals two-pot retirement outflow numbers

Momentum reported receiving nearly 150,000 retirement savings withdrawal applications, amounting to R2.5 billion.

HSBC to exit South Africa as FirstRand and Absa step up

Staff Writer

Sep 272 min read

HSBC to exit South Africa as FirstRand and Absa step up

HSBC says it has reached an agreement to transfer the business of its branch in South Africa to FirstRand Bank.

South Africans turn to credit to pay for rising living costs

Staff Writer

Sep 273 min read

South Africans turn to credit to pay for rising living costs

More South Africans have access to financial products and services for essential lifestyle needs.

Staff Writer

Sep 262 min read

Old Mutual to launch its bank in 2025

Old Mutual is set to launch its bank in the first quarter of 2025.

The good news flowing through South Africa's property market right now

Staff Writer

Sep 254 min read

The good news flowing through South Africa's property market right now

South Africa's economic recovery is rapidly gaining momentum - and the real estate sector is poised to follow suit.

A significant moment for South Africa's housing market

Staff Writer

Sep 204 min read

A significant moment for South Africa's housing market

The Reserve Bank brings welcome relief for consumers and property buyers.

SARB cuts repo rate for the first time in 4 years

Staff Writer

Sep 192 min read

SARB cuts repo rate for the first time in 4 years

The sarb has decided to reduce the country’s interest rates by 25 basis points.

Discovery hikes medical aid prices for 2025 and warns against NHI

Staff Writer

Sep 192 min read

Discovery hikes medical aid prices for 2025 and warns against NHI

Discovery Health has hiked its membership contributions for 2025, reflecting rising healthcare costs.

R35 million Cape Town homes among government’s assets standing empty

Staff Writer

Sep 171 min read

R35 million Cape Town homes among government’s assets standing empty

The Department of Public Works has disclosed that vacant residential properties under its management are valued at nearly R800 million.

Property prices in coastal towns buck national trends

South Africans draw on retirement savings to manage rising festive costs

Report highlights changing trends in billionaire wealth

Retiring in South Africa: here's how much you will need

Top university highlights South Africa’s racial wealth gap

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