New SARB rules hit foreigners buying SA property
What we know so far Foreign buyers of South African property face new administrative requirements from 11 August 2026, when...
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PIC suspends CEO Patrick Dlamini amid whistleblower probe
What we know so far The board of the Public Investment Corporation has placed chief executive Patrick Dlamini on precautionary...
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De Beers halts SA’s biggest diamond mine for two years
What we know so far De Beers will pause production at its Venetia mine in Limpopo for two years, the...
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Reserve Bank plans shift to white-label ATMs
What we know so far The South African Reserve Bank has proposed a major change to how South Africans access...
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Big July fuel price cuts expected despite levy return
What we know so far South African motorists are in line for a substantial fuel price cut on 1 July...
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Revolut eyes 2028 SA launch as waitlist nears 100,000
What we know so far British fintech Revolut is targeting a South African launch by 2028 and says its local...
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SA’s 2.6 million home shortfall meets a budget cut
What we know so far South Africa's housing backlog stands at an estimated 2.6 million units, and the department responsible...
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New SA income grant hinges on July Treasury verdict
What we know so far The Department of Social Development told Parliament on Wednesday that it expects to learn by...
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South Africa Mints New R2 and R5 Coins for Youth Day
What we know so far The South African Reserve Bank has gazetted four new commemorative circulation coins, three denominated at...
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South Africa’s Economy Grows 0.5% for Sixth Straight Quarter
What we know so far South Africa's economy expanded by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026, extending a run...
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