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SA economy is 5.3% larger than previously measured, Stats SA
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has completed a major overhaul of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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Diesel prices surge as refinery damage worsens fuel crisis
Diesel prices hit records as refinery damage from Middle East and Ukraine wars creates bottleneck worse than crude oil shortage.
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South Africa’s inflation rises to 4.5% in September
Consumer price inflation in South Africa rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4% in August, Statistics South Africa confirmed on Wednesday.
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Five key issues finance minister must address in medium-term budget speech
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana must tackle debt costs, weak growth, record unemployment, infrastructure delays and fiscal sustainability in today’s budget statement.
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OPINION | Petrol at R30: The tank is full, but the wallet is empty
Households should plan for fuel in the mid-to-high R20s as normal. The era of cheap petrol is over.
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Early vineyard conditions point to promising 2027 wine grape harvest
Early vineyard conditions across South Africa’s wine regions are encouraging, with good reserves and sufficient water for a promising 2027 grape harvest.
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Online gambling surges as families bear the cost, SRI report shows
Online gambling grew 390% between 2021 and 2025, with R1,5 trillion wagered across the industry in 2024/25, nearly three-quarters online, an SRI report reveals.
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Motorists face record fuel prices as AA demands levy cuts
Automobile Association demands immediate R3-a-litre fuel levy cut as South Africans face record petrol prices and potential November increases.
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Fuel hikes: How motorists can save at the pump
Find ways to ease the impact of fuel prices high on your finances. Learn effective strategies for smarter driving and car maintenance.
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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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