Taking a look at how global tensions can touch your wallet—from petrol pumps to energy bills—and simple steps South African households can take to stay on track. What’s happening with the world Global tensions, including wars, can push up energy costs and make...
The proposal introduces targeted relief to support households, boost savings, and encourage long-term wealth building through tax and retirement savings reforms. Cap Gains Tax (CGT) relief and thresholds Residence CGT threshold increases from 2,000,000 to...
Are you a parent worried about how to pay for your child’s education? You’re not alone. Many parents feel stressed about school fees, stationery, and all the activities kids want to do. But don’t worry—there are easy ways to get ready and make things less...
A recent News24 article highlights a concerning trend: many consumers are being urged to buy smaller, cheaper cars as debt levels hit new highs and owning expensive vehicles becomes increasingly risky. The piece emphasizes several troubling data points showing how...
How it works now For a long time, South Africa based everyday loans on two rates: the repo rate (set by the SARB) and the prime lending rate (used by banks to charge customers). The gap between them stayed at 3.5 percentage points. When the central bank changed the...