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BizcommunityMost financially active South Africans know the basics: the Single Discretionary Allowance (“SDA”) doubled to R2m in April, trust-to-trust offshore distributions are now permissible, and other thresholds moved. The Reserve Bank issued nine circulars on 8 April 2026. Less discussed is what the…
Business BagelThe state bank that pays out social grants blames a R44.5 million SARS interest charge for its loss, but its fee income halved under a Reserve Bank restriction and a write-back from Land Bank repayments held up what was left.
Business BagelThe Reserve Bank's direct investment figure more than doubled in the second quarter on one telecoms company's loan from its foreign parent, while Stats SA counted 14,000 fewer formal jobs.
News24 BusinessThe Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the Public Procurement Act invalid may have inadvertently imperilled the SA Reserve Bank’s plan to replace Jibar with Zaronia.
The CitizenHigher interest rates will put pressure on businesses' cash flow.
The CitizenThe Reserve Bank might hike interest rates to control the prices of goods and services
The CitizenGovernor Lesetja Kganyago noted households are suffering.
The CitizenThe South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) will announce its repo rate decision on Thursday, 21 July.
The CitizenRate path hinges on a ceasefire in the Middle East and how quickly oil prices come down, economists say.
The CitizenGovernor Lesetja Kganyago warned the ongoing Middle East war could interrupt the country's growth recovery.
The CitizenSold within six months of being put on the market, with the proceeds going to the Reserve Bank ...
The CitizenAnalysts predicted two interest rate cuts this year. However, this outlook is not looking likely at this stage.
The CitizenThe Reserve Bank usually follows the US Fed’s decision on the repo rate. The Fed opted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
The CitizenWhile most economists said that the repo rate was too difficult to call, the MPC made the decision not to cut or increase.
The CitizenThe repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
The CitizenEconomists say there is really no reason for the Reserve Bank not to cut the repo rate on Thursday thanks to all the positive indicators.
The CitizenConsumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.
The CitizenIt seems that the Reserve Bank is not too negative about the South African economy, as it listed the good and the bad.
The CitizenThe 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 CitizenAlthough the inflation rate increased in October, economists believe there is still a chance of a repo rate cut
The CitizenSome economists say the MPC will cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, while others believe it will keep the rate unchanged.
The CitizenOne of the things South Africans will look for in the MTBPS is whether the Reserve Bank will make it official to set the inflation target at 3%.
The CitizenFormer business associate claims Muhammad Karolia is a fraudster with a gambling problem.
The CitizenAlthough a 25 basis points cut in the repo rate does not sound like a big difference, cash strapped consumers will take any extra money they can get.
The CitizenForeign exchange dealers must all make sure that they comply with Fica to ensure criminals do not use them to launder money or fund terrorism.
The CitizenThe governor of the South African Reserve Bank has been talking about targeting inflation at 3%. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea.