The latest inflation figures have come in at the upper limit of the Reserve Bank’s tolerance band, bringing an interest rate hike next week closer to reality.

Advice NI said its debt advice service last year dealt with more than £1 million pounds in total rates debts for the first time.

Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Construction has started on the first phase of the R18 billion smart city being built on land acquired from one of the top universities in Gauteng.

Top-performing South African students are leaving the country.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Absa’s latest Homeowners Sentiment Index has reached its best level since 2015, but expected interest rate increases threaten the outlook.

Sharp increases in electricity, petrol and diesel prices in April have sent headline inflation surging, pushing the limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s tolerance band.

SARS will soon require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on its systems.

Energy prices were lower due to the government’s energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

A consortium including the Public Investment Corporation is looking to acquire Balwin Properties.