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Watch VideoSA Reserve Bank cuts interest rates

This means that the prime lending rate in the country will decrease from 11. 00% to 10. 75%.

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's budget 3. 0: A year of fiscal upheaval and strategic changes

As the months slip into May, the fiscal landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the economy.

Ashley Lechman|Published

BUDGET: SA Canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax

The association said it believes that Treasury should scrap the tax, to help ensure that government drives job creation and economic growth, as per its commitments outlined in the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030.

Ashley Lechman|Published

Cosatu critiques Finance Minister's Budget as insufficient for economic growth

Cosatu expresses concerns over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget, highlighting the need for more support for low-income earners and a call for a national dialogue on expenditure priorities

Ashley Lechman|Published

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full budget speech here

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered his Budget speech on Wednesday. Read his full speech here.

Enoch Godongwana|Published

Budget pinch: South Africans reduce Easter charity and travel spending

As South Africans get ready for April holidays, charitable donations see a surprising decline amidst rising travel and essential expenses, prompting new spending habits and financial strategies. Discover what this means for consumers this month.

Ashley Lechman|Published

FSCA warns against dealing with these operators

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has recently issued public warnings about dealing with the following operators.

Staff Reporter|Published

Are you owed money in unclaimed dividends?

Alongside other 19 listed companies, Old Mutual says it is determined to help these shareholders and beneficiaries gain access to their unclaimed benefits.

Staff Reporter|Published

How can South Africans improve their financial literacy?

People become more money-savvy when they start earning and gain experience in managing the money they have earned.

Martin Hesse|Published