South Africa GDP Q2 2026: economy shrinks by 0,2%
Statistics South Africa reported a 0,2% contraction for April to June 2026, the first quarterly decline after six consecutive quarters...
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Egypt beef deal accepts vaccinated animals, but is unsigned
What South Africa and Egypt actually agreed South African beef exports to Egypt moved a step closer last week after...
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The R68 billion illicit trade figure is only the tax bill
ARTICLE BODY What the new ECMX study actually measured South Africa's illicit economy is worth about R280 billion a year...
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National Payment System Bill: what changes for your money
The Reserve Bank has taken the rulebook back from the banks and is about to publish the Bill.
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Solar levy adds up to R6 992 a year in one Mpumalanga town
The solar levy South Africa is arguing about this week is not a national charge. It is a line item...
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Eskom proposes 8.8% hike, comment closes 2 October
The Eskom price increase 2027 has not been approved. It has been proposed, gazetted for public comment, and the window...
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Dying without a will: who inherits in South Africa
Dying without a will in South Africa means the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 decides who inherits, and the...
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Prescribed debt in South Africa: the 3-year rule
Prescribed debt in South Africa is debt that has become too old to enforce. Under the Prescription Act 68 of...
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Beef and maize meal cheaper, but sausages cost more
Beef and maize meal are genuinely cheaper than a year ago Stewing beef costs 7.9% less than it did a...
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1 million jobs by 2030: the target SA already missed once
Government and organised business have set a target of 1 million jobs, R3 trillion in investment and economic growth above...
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