BusinessTechHere is the expected petrol price for November
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) show that fuel price recoveries are still deep in the red for petrol and diesel, suggesting likely pain at the pumps next month.
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MoneywebVan Sassa-geld tot dobbeladvertensies: Sun International verskerp beheer
Ulrik Bengtsson – uitvoerende hoof, Sun International
ITWebSouth Africa's AI home loan race has started. The prize is the client
In a matter of weeks, AI home loan capture has moved from promise to live product. Luna Switch founder Janice Naidoo explains why the bigger question is who owns the client, and issues a challenge to bond originators.
BizcommunitySassa sets new grant payment dates for upcoming elections
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced revised grant payment dates ahead of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.
BizcommunityR500m grant deal to boost Land Bank support for farmers
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development will provide R500m in grant funding to the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme for qualifying emerging and developing farmers for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year.
MoneywebAlexforbes data shows 10% of retirees now on track
Alexforbes Members Insights 2026 reveals most people do not save enough of their salary each month for a sustainable retirement
BusinessTechRetirement shock for South Africans
Data from one of South Africa's largest standalone administrators shows that only 10% of retirement fund members can replace three-quarters of their final pensionable salary.
BizcommunityRiverstone Wetland Estate secures green certification with major energy savings in sight
Craft Homes’ Riverstone Wetland Estate in Fourways has secured preliminary Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (Edge) certification from the Green Building Council South Africa, placing it among a handful of South African residential developments to achieve the milestone.
MoneywebEarly GEPF retirement: How do I offset a reduced pension income?
An experienced financial planner specialising in GEPF benefits could model helpful retirement scenarios before you decide.
BizcommunityGrowing debt burden poses significant risk to developing nations, G24 chair says
The debt vulnerabilities of many developing economies are a "major barrier" to inclusive growth, the chair of the Group of 24 nations said on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 warning their governments were increasingly contending with mounting debt burdens.
The CitizenSun International wants to bar Nsfas, Sassa recipients from online gambling, but here’s the challenge
The group notes that gambling can cause problems at home, affecting finances and mental health.
ITWebThe payroll problem often starts long before payday
Disconnected systems, spreadsheets and manual handovers create payroll risk long before payday, say LabourGenie.Net and Deel Local Payroll.
ITWebKholo Capital backs DCC with R275m debt deal
The investment manager provides R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to ICT distributor DCC Holdings.
TechCentralRegulators fear AI could trigger the next banking crisis
US and European bank regulators are stepping up their scrutiny of AI risks to financial stability.
MyBroadbandManage retirement risk to make sure you don’t outlive your money
One of the biggest challenges new retirees face is making sure their money lasts as long as they do. For most people, that comes down to managing two major risks.
MyBroadbandHow long South Africans must work to buy an iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone's premium price puts it firmly in luxury territory for the average South African worker.
BusinessTechRelief for petrol prices in South Africa is on the way
Parliament is processing a bill to withdraw R10 billion from the National Revenue Fund to shield South Africans from the current fuel price volatility.
BusinessTechR344 petrol price pain for South Africa
The price of petrol in South Africa has skyrocketed over the past year, adding almost R9 per litre to the cost of filling up.
BusinessTechBusiness Talk – AVBOB Group CEO Eugene Strauss on evolving the company beyond funeral insurance
Eugene Strauss is the Chief Executive Officer of AVBOB Group and an over 25-year veteran of the finance industry.
TechCentralWhy fintechs need an insurance partner they can trust
Customers switch fintechs without hesitation. A credible insurance partner gives them reasons to stay.
The Citizen‘Mangaung wants non-residential property owners to pay for others’ debt’
Rather improve efficiency, says Sapoa
The CitizenReport reveals most respondents are financially confident and have fewer credit products
17% of the respondents reported that being able to access credit when they need it contributes to their confidence.
The CitizeninDrive allows drivers in these cities to keep 99% of their income amid high petrol prices
Here's how much commission inDrive, Bolt and Uber take.
The CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
ITWebNutun eyes global deployment of AI debt collector
The company readies its Zoey agentic AI debt collector for global deployment after SA operations served as an innovation sandbox.
VentureburnAmprius Secures $75M Grant for High-Energy Drone Batteries
Amprius Secures $75M for Domestic Battery Production Amprius Technologies has secured a grant of up to $75 million from the U.S. Department of War. The award supports domestic production of
The CitizenYou don’t choose your birthday, but it could cost you in retirement
And how two savers retiring during the same market crash ended up with sharply different incomes.
The CitizenGambling risk hits stokvel savers and retirement funds
Experts want better financial education and bank products specifically tailored for stokvels.
The CitizenAre Eskom’s solutions for municipal debt faltering?
Nothing has come of the municipal prepaid agreement previously announced.
The CitizenDoes your parents’ financial advice still work?
Here's some financial advice that needs reworking.