
Interest rates in South Africa on a knife-edge
The South African Reserve Bank’s future interest rate decisions depend heavily on the outcome of the war in Iran.
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL 2026, 04:18

The South African Reserve Bank’s future interest rate decisions depend heavily on the outcome of the war in Iran.

Despite some positive sentiment towards the country in recent months, South Africans who choose to stay make smart financial decisions to protect themselves and their families.

Van Eck backed South African bonds during the biggest selloff in history, and has been rewarded with massive returns.

Two South African restaurants have been selected once again for the 2026 World’s 101 Best Steak list, with Stellenbosch’s VUUR restaurant ranking 52nd and Johannesburg’s The Blockman ranked 98th.

Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government’s free breakfast clubs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) recently told Umkhonto Wesizwe Political Party Member, Mandlenkosi Matutu, that reducing illegal water supply disruptions caused by water-tanker mafias is not its responsibility but that of the municipalities.

Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Sunday, 19 April 2026.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says that reponses to the proposed tax on online gambling has been mixed.