The CitizenR7 cigarettes expose scale of illicit tobacco trade in SA
Almost 75% of all cigarettes sold in SA go for far less than the R27.12 minimum collectable tax price, raising questions about enforcement and lost revenue.
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The CitizenThe CitizenHigh court sets aside Tau’s decision to gazette legal sector BEE code
Four major law firms and Solidarity win their challenges - but court leaves the legality of the code's provisions undecided.
The CitizenTired of spam calls? Here’s how to block them with the new National Opt-Out Registry
The National Opt-Out Registry allows South Africans to block unwanted direct marketing calls and texts
The CitizenHere’s how much the IDC disbursed in business support in the last financial year
The IDC's recent annual report showed it had a debt-to-equity percentage of 30.9% and a non-performing loans percentage of 35.1%
The CitizenDBSA denies retreat from municipal lending
The bank's defence comes as its financial disclosures reveal a deterioration in the credit quality of municipalities.
The CitizenReserve Bank warned it might drive unemployment after hiking rates
Higher interest rates will put pressure on businesses' cash flow.
The CitizenSouth Africans to pay more on their debt repayments as Sarb hikes interest rates
As of Friday, the repo rate will be 7.25%, while the prime lending rate will be 10.75%
The CitizenInflation goes up in August, signalling no short-term relief for households
The Reserve Bank might hike interest rates to control the prices of goods and services
The CitizenDiesel refunds set to exit the VAT system
Standalone refund system promises greater visibility, with both users and sellers required to register.
The CitizenAfrican Bank CEO appoints new executives and accelerates retrenchments of 1 200 workers
The lender says it is looking to cut costs.
The CitizenUS Fed increases interest rates: Will SA households feel the pain next week?
Sarb will announce its next interest rate decision on 23 September 2026.
The CitizenTreasury signs another loan to fix City of Joburg and others
Finance minister says there is a three-year plan to fix the metro.
The CitizenHow Treasury plans to constrain government spending, borrowing
Fiscal anchor legislation to be detailed in the mid-term budget - and national departments have been told to settle their debt with municipalities or face 'engagement'
The CitizenTreasury sounds alarm on municipal finances, but here’s a plan to fix service delivery
DG warns finance minister might withhold municipal equitable share transfers in December.
The CitizenHere’s why Capitec and others were fined millions by the Prudential Authority
Capitec was fined R28 million.
The CitizenGDP decline: Fewer salary increases or chances of tax relief may be on the cards
Higher long-term interest rates are also likely.
The CitizenHere’s what contributed to South Africa’s economic decline
The mining and quarrying industry recorded the largest decrease.
The CitizenPoor mental health costs SA economy R250bn a year in lost productivity – here’s how to support employee wellbeing
Could investing in employee health and wellbeing put year-end function budgets to better use?
The CitizenWhy your bills are rocketing beyond inflation
Competition Commission's Cost of Living Report confirms that consumers face escalating costs - with water and electricity rising way above inflation.
The CitizenTreasury secures R5.6bn loan to improve service delivery in metros ahead of elections
The loan will support electricity, water supply and sanitation, and solid waste management in eight metros.
The CitizenInflation threat as diesel prices shoot up more than 11%
That may be good for Sasol and some coal producers, but freight operators - and ultimately consumers - will carry much of the cost.
The CitizenSA automakers put more pressure on government to address imports
Commit to the country but demand 'level playing field' domestically.
The Citizen3% economic growth will not solve SA’s high unemployment issue
If growth is above 3%, the economy will have a better chance of reducing the existing pool of unemployed people.
The CitizenChildren at risk as counterfeit toys surge in the illicit economy
Sars loses between R200 billion and R300 billion annually in uncollected tax revenue due to the illicit trade economy.
The CitizenIs the informal economy becoming the answer to unemployment?
The informal economy is becoming the shock absorber for what is happening in the formal economy
The CitizenJuly inflation brings relief, but pressure points still expected
Inflation is still higher than Sarb's target of 3%, which can result in the MPC hiking the repo rate in September.
The CitizenUS Senate moves to extend Agoa to 2028, offering South African exporters more trade certainty
This follows a one-year extension that came into law in February 2026.
The CitizenCan electricity and logistics reforms deliver the economic growth needed to create jobs?
At the centre is Eskom's restructuring and unbundling.
The CitizenActionSA hits out at GNU over unemployment
'It is clear that this government doesn't have a plan to improve the living conditions of citizens.'
The CitizenHere’s how to pay almost zero tax on retirement
The starting point for any retirement tax conversation is the age-based tax threshold.