From unpaid bills to workplace burnout, financial stress is reshaping how South Africans live, work and plan for the future.
Two drivers can insure the same car but pay very different premiums, as insurers price risk based on who is driving and how the vehicle is used.
Economists expect inflation to rise sharply in the coming months as fuel costs and global price pressures begin filtering into consumer prices.
Consumer inflation rose slightly in March, but economists warn the data does not yet reflect rising fuel costs, with price pressures expected to build in the coming ...
Rising living costs are pushing more South Africans to borrow, dip into retirement savings or seek debt counselling, as financial pressure deepens across income ...
Gold has dropped sharply despite heightened global tensions, with inflation and a stronger dollar weighing on prices and filtering down to what consumers get for ...
A fork in the road for South Africa’s homebuyers, as rising costs, uncertain interest rates and record property prices sharpen the decision between renting and buying. ...
Public comment closes today on draft dam access regulations that could restrict use, introduce permits and leases, and put the value of waterfront homes at risk. ...
South Africa’s house prices rose 7.1% in November, outpacing income growth and widening the affordability gap.
Fuel hikes add similar rand costs, but hit low-income earners hardest, consuming far larger shares of monthly income and squeezing budgets most.
Court rulings show pothole claims can succeed, but proving negligence, gathering evidence and navigating complex processes remain major hurdles for motorists.
Parents are turning to cheaper schooling options, but hidden risks and poor accreditation can turn short-term savings into long-term financial and academic costs. ...
Government's fuel levy cut softens April's price shock, but with R6 billion a month at stake, relief may be short-lived.
Fuel-driven cost increases are pushing up food prices, airfares and borrowing costs, adding hundreds of rand to monthly household expenses.
Flight prices between South Africa and Europe have surged by as much as 170%, far outpacing the global 24% increase on fuel shocks, disrupted routes and peak travel ...
A 0.25 percentage point rate hike is increasingly likely by mid-year as fuel price shocks push inflation higher.
A sharp rise in diesel costs, combined with persistently high oil prices, could push food inflation far beyond headline levels – with low-income households taking ...
The South African Reserve Bank keeps its growth outlook unchanged despite rising global risks, even as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ...
Interest rates remains at 10.25% as the central bank takes a prudent approach.
The South African Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates, as a looming fuel price shock and escalating Middle East tensions push inflation risks higher ...
Women hold about half of senior roles, yet remain underrepresented in positions that shape strategy and capital allocation
Rising fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East are expected to push inflation higher, eroding real wages and reducing the likelihood of a near-term interest ...
Wealthbit chief executive officer Alex Cook said financial stress is a consistent source of pressure for employees
South Africa’s semigration trend is shifting from lifestyle-driven moves to more strategic decisions, as buyers prioritise jobs, service delivery and infrastructure. ...
The Reserve Bank is expected to hold rates for now, but rising oil prices, a weaker rand and global tensions are increasing the risk of hikes if inflation pressures ...
