Business

Families offered support with Easter food costs
Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.

Mantashe issues a warning to petrol stations in South Africa
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has warned petrol stations that withholding fuel ahead of massive price increases anticipated next month.

End of an era for SARS and Edward Kieswetter
The National Treasury has confirmed that the recruitment process for the appointment of the next SARS Commissioner has been completed, and that an announcement on the next lead is imminent.

SARS is coming after one group of employers in South Africa
SARS is stepping up action against employers who abuse the Employment Tax Incentive, heading to court for legal backing to boost enforcement.

Double blow for pension fund members in South Africa
Ninety One says that retirement fund members who have withdrawn from their two-pot funds since the start of the month will be dealt a double blow.

Why investors should look beyond traditional portfolios – the case for hedgefunds
From oil shocks to local drawdowns, the investment backdrop in 2026 is reminding South Africans that risk can reprice fast. Laurium Capital shares how we’re thinking about markets, and why hedge funds have become a practical building block for investors who want smoother outcomes.

Crucial deadline coming for visas in South Africa this month
The Department of Home Affairs’ current concession for foreigners with outstanding visa affairs will end this month.

Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?