Big changes on the table for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant
The National Treasury is considering major changes to South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which has raised some concerns.
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Tax return warning for over 500,000 taxpayers in South Africa
These taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations.
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The tide is turning for South Africa
South Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 is showing signs of gradual improvement.
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Massive VAT problem for South Africa
The South African Revenue Service has a close to R500 billion pile of unpaid debt, with VAT being the worst offender.
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Big shift for interest rate expectations in South Africa
Economists are starting to shift their expectations to an interest rate cut this month, after previously pencilling in a hold through to March 2026.
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Annabel Bishop | dollar | Finance | Rand
Rand goes from zero to hero in a year
The rand has hit its strongest levels in three years, pushing toward R16.30/$ from over R19.00/$ a year ago. And investors think things will get better still.
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How to avoid SARS when you die
Nedbank has broken down several ways that South Africans can avoid paying tax on their estate after they die.
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R839 per month win on the cards for South African homeowners in 2026
Homeowners in South Africa could get more financial relief next year, with three interest rate cuts on the cards for 2026.
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Annabel Bishop | Finance | Investec | Rand
Great news for the rand in 2026
The rand has marked one of its best years in recent memory in 2025, with economists expecting the good time to keep rolling in the new year.
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Finance | National Treasury | SARS | Taxpayer
This is who pays the most tax in South Africa
SARS’ tax data for the year shows who is paying the most income tax by location, gender, age and job sector.