Mobile contract prices are increasing faster than inflation in South Africa
In recent years, average postpaid tariff increases have exceeded inflation. Previously, they were below or near South Africa’s headline inflation rate.
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Federal Reserve | gold | inflation | Markets | rate hike
World’s biggest money managers are rebuilding gold positions
Higher US yields could restrain bullion, but money managers overseeing trillions remain convinced its long-term investment case is intact.
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Apple iPhone for R6,400
The first iPhone that officially launched in South Africa was the iPhone 3G, and it cost R6,389.
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CPI | inflation | Lifestyle | Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD) | South Africa
The most expensive province for groceries in South Africa
As of the end of July 2026, this is the most expensive place among South Africa’s major towns and cities for groceries.
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Cyril Ramaphosa | Financial and Fiscal Commission | fiscal policy | inflation | MTBPS | SAFM Market Update
Back in public finance and prepared ‘to do my bit’ – Nhlanhla Nene
Former finance minister discusses the call from the president and his subsequent appointment as chair of the Financial and Fiscal Commission.
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SA’s bond market is already pricing in an upgrade
South Africa’s bond market is signalling growing confidence in the country, says Ninety One head of SA fixed income Mokgatla Madisha, who highlights what investors need to watch next.
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groceries | inflation | Lifestyle | South Africa | Stats SA
Here’s what R100 could buy you in 2000 vs today
R100 buys you much less than it should in 2026 compared to 26 years ago.
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Good news for South Africa expected next week
South Africa’s headline inflation is expected to ease when Stats SA reports it next week, helped by a sizeable petrol price cut in July.
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carbon neutrality | Craig Miller | fatalities | inflation | Middle East conflict | SAFM Market Update
‘Breathtaking’ set of interims from Valterra
Headline earnings per share up from R4.73 to R82.02 – a 1 633% increase compared to the previous six months. CEO Craig Miller fills us in.
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Insights into SA’s low growth, inflation pressures and labour market struggles
Why the economy is like a slow car climbing a steep hill – and what could change that: PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask.