The CitizenWill unemployment worsen in 2026? These were the companies that retrenched and closed down in 2025
There is a slight difference in unemployment rate of this year and the previous one.
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The CitizenThe CitizenWas 2025 a better year for economy and will 2026 bring new successes or challenges?
Gold shot the lights out this year, while the rand became stronger towards the end of the year, trading at R16.63 this afternoon compared to R18.88/$ on 1 January.
The CitizenMedical Association wants government to prioritise healthcare over political pay increases
It is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenFMD cases increase: Here’s how much meat will cost for your Christmas meal
Meat prices are still going up, even though overall inflation slowed down to 3.5% in November.
The CitizenMeet the woman who is the highest paid CEO in government
The highest-paid SOE CEO is the woman responsible for securing and managing investment to fund major infrastructure and development.
The CitizenHow to celebrate Christmas with a meal under R500
Christmas meals don't have to break the bank
The CitizenCommunications minister removes Post Office’s small parcel monopoly
It seems that the fight for the removal of the Post Office’s monopoly to deliver small parcels is far from over if the portfolio committee chairperson has her way.
The CitizenTreasury closes municipal money taps
'Process flawed’ says Salga.
The CitizenInflation rate for November slightly down, another repo rate cut in January?
Consumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.
The CitizenForex trading apps surge in popularity as more South Africans trade from their phones
These platforms also help demystify trading.
The CitizenInflation surprisingly slows in November
While economists expected inflation to drift slowly higher over the next few months, inflation for November surprised everyone.
The CitizenHow to celebrate the holidays on a shoestring budget in South Africa
Top five budget-friendly things to do this festive season.
The CitizenInterim smelter plan to cost government R5.2bn
‘We will find the money’ says electricity minister.
The CitizenInflation expectations drop to 25-year low after SARB target revision
MPC of the Sarb considers the results of the inflation expectations survey when it decides to change the repo rate.
The CitizenSA’s economic resilience sets the stage, but 2026 risks remain – economist and IMF
Unpacking the comments of the IMF after its most recent mission, an economist agrees that the pace of reform is too slow.
The CitizenSeveral positive developments lifted investor sentiment in SA – Reserve Bank
It seems that the Reserve Bank is not too negative about the South African economy, as it listed the good and the bad.
The CitizenSouth Africa still negotiating for Agoa inclusion
South African companies remain unsure about how a possible extension of Agoa will affect their exports to the US.
The CitizenInflation expectations decrease to 25-year low
There has been a lot of talk about the new inflation target of 3% and the BER’s inflation expectation survey shows its effect.
The CitizenSA’s Policy Uncertainty Index still negative, but improving
If the government can keep the economy on track, what is now considered tailwinds in the Policy Uncertainty Index could overcome any headwinds.
The CitizenIMF impressed with SA’s inflation target and removal from greylist, but…
The IMF believes that South Africa still has much to do to accelerate economic growth, such as upgrading infrastructure and reducing public debt.
The CitizenTrump getting his way? Finance minister confirms SA won’t participate in G20 finance track
The first Sherpa and Finance Track meetings will be held in Washington from 15 to 16 December.
The CitizenRelax, there will be no wealth tax – top 12% already pay 60% of personal tax
It is a fact that South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, but will a wealth tax really change this?
The CitizenNPO hit with massive Vat bill
After court confirms payments were services …
The CitizenBusinesses warn consumers of price increases, while some foresee closure
'Small businesses are moving from fragile survival toward a conditional and uneven recovery.'
The CitizenTreasury to spend R2.2 billion to refund Ithala depositors
Depositors must first wait to be contacted by FNB before visiting the branches.
The CitizenGDP: Economy grew by only 0.5% in third quarter
Even if economic growth did really well in the fourth quarter, there is not a big chance that economic growth will exceed 1%, economists say.
The CitizenGDP increased for fourth straight quarter as economic activity increases
While only eight industries grew in the second quarter, nine of them grew in the third quarter, supporting the overall GDP.
The CitizenTreasury responds to Springbok bullying claim
Look at the bank account, says mayor.
The CitizenThere’s a national online gambling tax – but where is the online gambling law?
There is doubt that a tax on online gambling operators will stop the scourge it has become
The CitizenSars must stick to its settlement agreements with taxpayers
It cannot pick provisions in the Tax Administration Act that are ‘self-serving’.