South Africa is set for lower petrol prices and subdued inflation in 2026 as the rand oil price hits a four-year low on falling global oil prices and a stronger rand, although rising fuel taxes will significantly limit the relief for motorists.

South Africa was identified as having the most pervasive synthetic drug market in Africa, according to a recent report.

The Discovery Bank and Luno partnership enables Discovery Bank clients to manage their Luno crypto wallets directly in the bank’s mobile app.

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The Reserve Bank plans the biggest overhaul of the nation’s cash system in decades, moving to create a cash-management company, roll out white-label ATMs and tighten oversight of how money circulates to make it cheaper and easier to access.

JustMarkets, a worldwide broker with more than 12 years of experience in the online trading realm, is launching the Boost Contest.

Experts warned that South Africans need to think carefully before borrowing money, particularly from unregistered lenders, since this could result in excessive fees, high interest rates, and exploitative collection practices. 

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The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.

FNB has paid out funds to 3,600 Ithala depositors after being appointed by the National Treasury to enable clients to access their funds, following years of mismanagement at the state-owned institution.

According to the country’s acting police minister, a large portion of weapons is smuggled in from neighbouring countries.

South Africa’s agricultural sector faces growing risks as increasingly severe and unpredictable hailstorms threaten crops, infrastructure and food system stability.

The death toll from the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has risen to 12, as police formally declared the attack a terrorist incident aimed at the city’s Jewish community.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly shifted from niche to mainstream, reshaping the global automotive market and climate strategies worldwide.

Experts urged South Africans planning to emigrate in early 2026 to start preparing now, as SARS and banks slow down over the festive season, and delays can seriously hinder the tax-residency cessation process.

A new property listed for R37 million has hit the market in Bryanston, one of South Africa’s most prestigious suburbs.