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- Cost-of-living report highlights severe household financial strain. Here’s what you need to know
by Faizel Patel on April 2, 2026 at 4:52 amPrices of essential utilities like electricity and water have skyrocketed far beyond the national inflation rate over the last six years.
- Household food basket cheaper in March, but low-income families still can’t afford it
by Tshehla Cornelius Koteli on April 1, 2026 at 12:13 pmThose who earn minimum wage usually have a little more than R2 000 left after paying for transport and electricity.
- Discovery price increase: Struggling with medical aid costs? Try these options (VIDEO)
by Tshehla Cornelius Koteli on March 31, 2026 at 7:48 amWe will focus only on health insurance, hospital plans, and gap cover.
- Here’s how the Middle East conflict could hurt your salary in South Africa
by Tshehla Cornelius Koteli on March 25, 2026 at 12:22 pmIf inflation and economic challenges outpace salary growth, real incomes could shrink as the year progresses.
- Tips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict
by Tshehla Cornelius Koteli on March 24, 2026 at 2:42 pmWhen Brent crude oil spikes, petrol prices follow within weeks. That means higher transport, food and retail costs.
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- Where do I invest R1.2m?
by Elke Brink, PSG Wealth on March 19, 2026 at 2:06 amIf you do not require full liquidity in the short term, a diversified strategy should be considered.
- 2026 medical aid contribution increases: DHMS vs the restby Hilton Tarrant on March 17, 2026 at 2:03 am
Increases across more than 80 plans compared …
- New tax year triggers surge in two-pot claimsby Liesl Peyper on March 10, 2026 at 2:02 am
Volume of repeat withdrawals raises concerns, says Old Mutual.
- Employees are gambling away their paychequesby Ciaran Ryan on March 9, 2026 at 2:05 am
Four of every 10 people who earn an income gamble regularly, according to Old Mutual Corporate.
- What inflation and return assumptions should I use for retirement planning?by Elke Brink, PSG Wealth on February 6, 2026 at 2:06 am
Drawdown rate is key: even portfolios earning 10-12% can deplete quickly if withdrawals are too high.
Business & Finance – The South African South Africa News
- Manufacturing expectations in record plunge
by Helmo Preuss on April 1, 2026 at 2:33 pmThe March 2026 expectations value of 45.9 is nonetheless above the April 2020 low of 27.3. The history goes back to September 1999.
- SARS surpasses R2 trillion in revenue collection for first time
by Garrin Lambley on April 1, 2026 at 1:23 pmThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reached a historic milestone, collecting R2.01 trillion in net tax revenue for the 2025/26 financial year.
- Postbank SASSA Gold-to-Black card swaps are BACK
by Ray Leathern on April 1, 2026 at 6:32 amOh dear, Postbank SASSA Gold-to-Black card swaps are coming back in April 2026. Here’s how many recipients still need to do the deed …
- Cape Town mayor tables R40 billion infrastructure budget – a new SA record
by Nick Pawson on March 31, 2026 at 4:25 pmThe City of Cape Town has proposed a record R40bn infrastructure budget, with major spending on water, electricity and transport projects.
- South Africans grew richer in 2025
by Helmo Preuss on March 31, 2026 at 2:44 pmAccordingly, the ratio of net wealth to disposable income increased to 425% in 2025 from 398% in 2024.