Business

Reserve Bank holding back over R1,300 per month relief for homeowners in South Africa
Renowned economist Roelof Botha says that the prime lending rate should be 1.25% lower than it currently is in South Africa.

Bad news for landlords in South Africa
Thabo Hollo, Senior Programme Manager at Old Mutual Financial Education, has highlighted a worrying trend for landlords in South Africa.

Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

SARS cutting a lifeline for these taxpayers in South Africa
SARS and the National Treasury have moved to allay concerns around changes to the definition of “bona fide inadvertent errors” in tax filings, noting that the stricter interpretation has specific taxpayers in mind.

The best-run municipality in South Africa’s best-run province
The municipality has been recognised as the best municipality in the Western Cape after 11 consecutive clean audits.

New brand taking over coffee shops across South Africa
Giraf Macadamia Milk is becoming a familiar sight in coffee shops across South Africa, thanks to its compatibility with coffee, while also supporting local farmers.

Warning about end-of-year bonuses for employees in South Africa
South Africans looking for a bonus to ease their financial situation have been warned that a year-end bonus is not required by law.

Warm Welcome hubs an ‘important’ helping hand
Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

The end of driving licences as you know it in South Africa is coming
Public service unions are keen for South Africa to adopt digital driving licences, calling on the government to throw more money and employee training and support behind the project.

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it’s got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

Shoppers loved the ‘fabric queen’. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

Major win for South Africa’s middle class
South Africans consumers are getting better at paying off their credit debts, with the country’s middle class experiencing a shift and improvement in repayment habits.

Another sign pointing up for South Africa
Sentiment among South Africa’s agricultural businesses rose for the first time in three quarters as favorable weather conditions and strong exports supported a more positive outlook.

Netflix makes history with R1.4 trillion acquisition
Netflix Inc. agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. in a historic combination, joining the world’s dominant paid streaming service with one of Hollywood’s oldest and most revered studios.