As we navigate the second quarter of 2026, the financial landscape for South African households remains precarious.

SARS has issued an alert about a new scam doing the rounds, targeting taxpayers with a fraudulent “Tax Settlement Notification”.

Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.

Debt Rescue founder and CEO breaks down the cost of living crisis facing consumers and why people are relying on debt to carry them through this.

South African fuel users are finally in for a bit of a break in June, but the good news is being undercut by the end of the government’s tax relief provided in April and May.

In the first quarter of 2026, South Africa’s unemployment crisis has deepened, with the number of discouraged job seekers reaching 3.9 million.

Cheslyn Jacobs discusses the importance of making banking customer-centric in South Africa.

Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.

The 2026 Monocle/GIBS Beyond Banking Conference is designed for banking leaders and professionals who want to understand the forces shaping the future of the industry, and engage with the people helping to define it.

Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was “devastating” for him.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 15 May 2026.

South Africa is seeing an increase in foreign nationals involved in complicated disputes with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). 

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.

A small town that depends on a paper mill is at risk as the company faces a challenging operating environment, partly due to cheap imports.

South Africa’s most populated province has spent more than R124 million on 960 CCTV surveillance cameras across its cities.