Capitec made R9.5 billion in six months without raising a single fee, for the second year running

Business BagelChristian Maidman · 1 October 2026 at 03:30

Capitec lifted headline earnings 19% to R9.5 billion without a fee increase, on more transactions and a growing trade in airtime, data and insurance, while setting more aside for bad loans.
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