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Warning to braai lovers in South Africa
The latest Braai Index indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable—but meat prices are still shooting up.
Warning against ‘systematic reliance’ on reserves
A scrutiny committee says the Manx government’s size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.
Spur burger for R3.35
Investment expert Schalk Louw highlighted that the price of a Spur burger increased from R3.35 to R119.50 over the last 40 years.
Good news about interest rate cuts in South Africa
Standard Bank sees further interest rate cuts in 2026, with its predictions for 2026 being largely optimistic.
Standard Bank representative office first to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s new banking proclamation
Standard Bank’s Representative Office in Ethiopia has become the first foreign financial institution to be re-licensed under the country’s newly revised Banking Business Proclamation.
New funding launched for low income households
People living in the district can apply for up to £225 of funding in addition to government grants.
Trouble for matric results, and big changes hitting South Africa this year
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Monday, 5 January 2026.
SARS is coming after your bank account in 2026
SARS is expected to intensify its crackdown on tax non-compliance in 2026, with closer scrutiny of taxpayers’ bank accounts remaining one of its most effective tools.
Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro
Money moved into “safe-haven” assets as the operation increased concerns about geopolitical risks.
Japanese restaurants are a revelation to South Africans
Going to a restaurant in Japan makes South Africans realise that there is another way to enjoy food and be served.
Here is the official petrol price for January
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Petrol price joy coming this week
South Africa’s pertol price will fall the lowest level in nearly four years following the global drop in crude and a stronger rand.
Trump wants Venezuela’s oil. Will his plan work?
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
Most expensive private schools in South Africa in 2026 – with four now over R400,000 a year
These are the most expensive private schools for boys and girls in South Africa for 2026.
South Africa’s new banking CEO who started working in food delivery
TymeBank’s new CEO Cheslyn Jacobs leads one of South Africa’s largest banks, but comes from humble beginnings.
Third of Londoners suffer ‘hygiene poverty’
“No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can’t afford soap or period products,” says charity In Kind Direct.
Wealthy foreigners slowly taking over one of South Africa’s richest areas
Wealthy foreign buyers are steadily entrenching themselves along some of South Africa’s wealthiest areas.