Trouble for the rand
The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.
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Finance | interest rate | Investec | MPC | SARB
Interest rate pain expected for South Africa
South Africa is facing multiple interest rate hikes this year, with the first possibly coming in two weeks’ time.
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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) | Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI Bill) | Finance | South Africa
Big changes coming for pension funds in South Africa
South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a bill that would mean one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in decades for South Africa’s retirement fund industry.
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Petrol survival guide: 11 ways to cut your fuel bill right now
Petrol prices are rising so fast that filling your tank now feels like applying for a small personal loan. The increase is among the sharpest that motorists have seen in recent years. For commuters travelling daily, the increase could add significantly to transport costs. While we cannot control global oil prices or geopolitical tensions, we…
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Top South African companies are offering bursaries for 2027
South Africa’s top companies, including Old Mutual, Sasol, and Shoprite, are offering substantial bursaries for the 2027 academic year.
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Warning for anyone earning more than R500,000 in South Africa
Tax experts have warned that taxpayers are required by law to submit their tax returns, and failing to do so is a criminal offence.
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Rand under pressure
The South African rand has come under pressure in the new week as markets digest the latest signals from the United States Federal Reserve, and the Iran War continues to bite.
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Rand takes a beating
The South African rand took a knock on Wednesday (29 April) ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s announcement on US interest rates.
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Dis-Chem announces retrenchments in South Africa
South African pharmacy giant Dis-Chem has confirmed that it has initiated a Section 189 process, inviting over 500 employees to participate.