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The CitizenThe CitizenWhat will happen if we dumped Black Friday?
Ending Black Friday would slash retail momentum, limit deals for consumers and disrupt the vital fourth-quarter boost businesses rely on.
The CitizenSeven Black Friday hacks to stretch your rands this festive season
Experts say strategic planning, early gift buying and smart rewards use can turn Black Friday into a long-term financial win.
The CitizenWill taxing the spoils of illegal online gambling put a stop to it?
Just as the South African economy starts picking up speed, so did illegal online gambling, with broke consumers finding R1.5 trillion to spend on it.
The CitizenSars accused of blaming tax practitioners for eFiling hijackings
The Ombud said it is looking into publishing the final report of eFiling profile hijacking by the second week of February 2026.
The CitizenTax ombud’s five-year plan is to gain greater independence from Sars
Critical for credibility and the protection of taxpayer rights.
The CitizenBlack Friday presents growth opportunity for township SMEs
‘Black November’ acts as a stress test, highlighting the importance of preparedness and adaptability for SMEs
The CitizenTreasury accused of bullying successful Springbok power partnership
Threatens to withhold equitable share, wants municipality to lay criminal charges.
The CitizenShops can expect strong Black Friday thanks to e-commerce growth, improving economy
This is the first year that South Africans can return to the trend before Covid of buying more in November than in December.
The CitizenFaster audits, but a tougher Sars
Taxpayers cite fairness and service gaps in PwC survey.
The CitizenRepo rate cut welcome but time has run out for ordinary South Africans
While there seems to be more hope for the country and its economy, an expert worries that real change will not come soon enough.
The CitizenProperty market welcomes repo rate cut: Here’s how 2026 will look
'We expect to see a steady increase in sales activity over the next few months.'
The CitizenG20 industrial policy report hailed as blueprint for greener, more diversified global economy
Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi says the report provides an invaluable framework for aligning industrial strategies with climate, development, and equity goals.
The CitizenRepo rate cut in line with economists’ expectations
The repo rate is now below 7% for the first time since November 2022 when it stood on 6.25% before the MPC increased it by 75 basis points to 7%.
The CitizenSouth Africans get a repo rate cut for Christmas
The Reserve Bank ended the year on a high note with another repo rate cut that will put a little more money in indebted consumers’ pockets.
The CitizenHere are SA’s top 10 business risks, with economic slowdown in first place
The worrying trend from the survey is that cyber risk is not even one of the top ten business risks, although SA companies have been affected before.
The CitizenProtection of tax bases in the OECD spotlight
Current geopolitical landscape heightens trade uncertainty and fiscal pressures.
The CitizenWill increase in inflation encourage Reserve Bank to drop repo rate on Thursday?
Although the inflation rate increased in October, economists believe there is still a chance of a repo rate cut
The CitizenInflation increases for second consecutive month
Although meat prices decreased, some meat products still cost a lot more. The most shocking was the price of books that increased by 59.4%.
The CitizenG20: SA’s role as bridge between developed and emerging economies
With the G20 in town, South Africa has an ideal opportunity to strengthen ties with other countries to show it is a reliable partner.
The CitizenRepo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut or not?
Some economists say the MPC will cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, while others believe it will keep the rate unchanged.
The CitizenS&P ratings upgrade good news for South Africa – experts
The experts are feeling more optimistic about South Africa after Standard & Poor Global decided to upgrade the country’s credit rating.
The CitizenWarning to influencers selling and promoting fake LV and Gucci bags online
'Selling and promoting of counterfeit goods is a crime. The punishment for contravening the act is the same for sellers and promoters.'
The CitizenHow to budget when you’re the only one sticking to the shopping list
Couples should be open about their finances and this should be one of the first conversations they have when moving in together
The CitizenStandard & Poor upgrades SA’s credit rating for first time in two decades
All eyes were on Standard & Poor to see if the rating agency would change South Africa's credit rating to a more positive score.
The CitizenOverhaul of VAT system could slash rate to 6%
PKF’s bold proposal aims to eliminate refund fraud and simplify compliance.
The CitizenMTBPS: Trade-offs leave hardworking South Africans in the lurch
Although the minister had many plans to make the economy grow, he had little immediate value to offer citizens.
The CitizenSMEs’ outlook for November: Think20, B20, G20 summits and Black Friday
The coming days are going to be busy as South Africa hosts various leaders from different parts of the world for the G20 Summit.
The CitizenScrapping medical tax credits not on the cards – Godongwana
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has been vocal about wanting it phased out.
The CitizenMTBPS: Praise from economists for strong announcements
Economists liked what they heard in the MTBPS, but there was also some disappointment about the things he left out.