The CitizenIthala payouts on track: Over R1 billion processed in 29 days
National Treasury has allocated a total of R2.2 billion to refund Ithala customers.
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The CitizenThe CitizenSarb urged to cut rates as stimulus
Economy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst.
The CitizenRemember to include your retirement products in your will
Your retirement products can make a notable financial difference in the lives of your loved ones when you pass away.
The CitizenHow to make 2026 the ‘Year of Smarter Credit Choices’
It is quite impossible to live without credit in today’s expensive world, but you should make smarter choices when opting for credit, an expert says.
The CitizenPension Funds Adjudicator: protecting your pension and resolving your complaints
The Pension Funds Adjudicator can help with any problems you experience with your pension fund free of charge.
The CitizenHow to build wealth during uncertain times
Countries and big investors run for gold during uncertain times and volatile geopolitics, but where does the ordinary consumer go?
The CitizenGood time to review SA’s prime reference rate – economist
South African banking customers have been paying a prime rate of the repo rate plus 3.5% since 2001. Is it time for a change?
The CitizenEmpower the poor with title deeds, says ex-banker Jordaan
It will unlock ‘massive capital’.
The CitizenBreathalysers in taxi industry and total ban on drinking and driving touted
To curb road fatalities.
The CitizenWorld Bank slightly raises economic growth forecast for SA
The regional economy in Sub-Sahara Africa is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026, up from the World Bank's previous projection of 4.1% and an estimated 4.0% in 2025.
The CitizenIllicit cigarette trade extinguishes British American Tobacco in SA
The closure of BAT threatens approximately 230 jobs in Lesedi Municipality.
The CitizenNersa to redo electricity tariffs for Joburg, three other municipalities
‘Household tariffs may increase further.’
The CitizenTax frustration spills out into the open …
Open letter to the taxman hits a nerve, confirming systemic flaws in tax administration.
The CitizenTau welcomes Agoa vote, still talking to US about trade
Economists do not have much hope that South Africa will be included in Agoa this time, but the minister’s department is still trying.
The CitizenAuctioneer fined for selling farm with non-existent dam and crocodile
The farm was sold four months later to someone who did not mind that there was no dam and no croc, but this buyer was still not refunded.
The CitizenBudget 2026: Will Sars be able to avert tax increases?
A close watch on debt collections and enhanced compliance measures can be expected.
The Citizen‘New’ Sanral policy on rest and service facilities declared unlawful
Roads agency unilaterally hiked the percentage-of-turnover levies paid by developers of these areas, with no clarity as to when this happened.
The CitizenAfter exiting greylist, SA now also off European list of high-risk country jurisdictions
South Africa is increasingly making progress in being seen as an investment destination that is safe and run according to financial legislation.
The CitizenAgoa clears hurdle, but probably not good news for SA
Experts expect that South Africa will probably not be included in Agoa this time and will probably be blocked when it reaches Trump’s desk.
The CitizenGetting Venezuela’s oil isn’t the risk — getting companies to invest is
The oil companies joining President Donald Trump at a press conference on Friday did not look particularly excited by the prospect of gaining access to more oil. Here’s why.
The CitizenMandatory mediation of RAF cases ‘a failure’
The Road Accident Fund is the largest defendant in the country and a ‘notoriously recalcitrant litigator’ – and all that the practice directive manages to achieve ‘is to support its adopted litigation strategy’.
The CitizenWhat on earth did Discovery Health think would happen!
Scheme finally sends claims-error-affected members the letter it ought to have a week ago.
The CitizenCapital flight deepens as investor confidence in SA weakens
Analysts warn that hostile legislation and infrastructure failures are choking growth and job creation.
The CitizenCompetition Commission set to get tough on school uniform and stationery prices
Although we do not hear about it all the time, the Competition Commission is working on making school uniform and stationary prices more affordable.
The CitizenMany parents are financially stressed about back-to-school costs
A rise in the cost of school fees, uniforms, stationary, transport and food have less than half parents optimistic about the coming years.
The CitizenTop stock of 2025 plunges 47% in one day
Volume traded was nearly 10 times the daily average over the past year.
The CitizenWhy is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?
The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever.
The CitizenDiscovery to cough up after major medication claims mistake
When Discovery discovered its processing mistake, it emailed members to inform them of their debt, which is estimated to be R20 000 on average.
The CitizenIs it time to change who is liable for cybercrime on your bank account?
Should it always be the fault of the banking customer if their money is stolen from their bank accounts through cybercrime?
The CitizenShould customers or banks carry the burden of cybercrime?
You can educate banking customers all you want, but there are times that they will not be able to protect themselves