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Economy

Consumers can breathe little easier as repro rate remains unchanged

7 hours

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Unchanged repro rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

7 hours

South Africa’s easing consumer inflation and resultant lower interest rates have begun to translate into increased home loan activity (Image source: © 123rf )

Property

Housing market recovery in 2026 as inflation eases

2 days

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Finance

Prime interest rate may soon be phased out, says SA Reserve Bank governor

Ed Stoddard 22 Jan 2026

Source: Pexels.

Property

Why 2026 is the best year for first-time home buyers in South Africa

Gerard Abrahamse 20 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

From offshore to on-land: A surge in South African property investment

12 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

The rise of private credit in South Africa: Opportunity or risk?

19 Dec 2025

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

Retail

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

9 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

FATF delisting breathes life into South African property market

30 Oct 2025

Source: Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s national head of Sales.

Residential Property

Shift in property trends: Sectional-title units gain momentum in SA

8 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

South African homeowners: Transform repo-rate stability into R650,000 in savings

29 Sep 2025

Residential Property

Gauteng housing market surges: Tshwane takes the lead with double-digit growth

10 Sep 2025

Financial Services

SA credit growth hits strongest quarter since Covid era

3 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Millennials drive South African housing market boom with record-high purchases

2 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of the ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts boost savings, drive housing demand

5 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

Economy

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

1 Aug 2025

Image credit: Dapur Melodi on Pexels

Mining

Mining records 1.1% increase in MCI cost index for May

31 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Economy

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s National Head of Sales.

Markets & Investment

Top suburbs for buy-to-let investments in South Africa: where to invest now

16 Jul 2025

Property

Investing in South African commercial property: Top tips for 2025

19 Jun 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Markets & Investment

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 May 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Economy

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Feb 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago/X

Markets & Investment

Reserve Bank’s third rate cut in a row: What it means going forward

Katja Hamilton 30 Jan 2025

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Construction & Engineering

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts predicted to boost homebuyer confidence and market activity soon

3 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Q2 2024 data shows market turnaround with surprise Gen Z buyers

26 Jul 2024

Markets & Investment

The MPC has held the repo rate steady - now what?

Katja Hamilton 18 Jul 2024

Markets & Investment

High Street Auctions: Signs point to post-election real estate recovery

5 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Regional director and chief executive officer of Re/Max of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.

Markets & Investment

Re/Max: Interest rates to remain at record highs

31 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#SARBMPC: The ‘Waiting Game’ continues - property industry to practise patience

28 Mar 2024

Markets & Investment

#SARBMPC: Inflation concerns and stagnant lending rates dampen South African property market revival prospects

28 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2024

Source: SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS/Pexels

Property Development

Interest rate stability may not last, here's what it means for commercial property

19 Sep 2023

Rental demand on the rise, but landlords should note the risks

Residential Property

Rental demand on the rise, but landlords should note the risks

31 Jul 2023

Homebuyers still benefiting from competitive home loan deals - Ooba report

Residential Property

Homebuyers still benefiting from competitive home loan deals - Ooba report

27 Jul 2023

Economy

The Sarb's interest-rate decision amid mixed committee views

Katja Hamilton 20 Jul 2023

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Agribusiness

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jul 2023

Economy

Mounting credit stress pushes wealthiest South Africans to the brink

13 Jun 2023

Economy

The MPC's decision: Another blow to consumers' wallets

Katja Hamilton 25 May 2023

Lipstick effect predicted to bump up beauty sales this Mother's Day

Health & Beauty

Lipstick effect predicted to bump up beauty sales this Mother's Day

11 May 2023

Source © Mark Bowden Retailer loyalty programmes are a tool for retailers to drive increased customer engagement

CRM

Loyalty programmes: A tool to drive increased customer engagement

2 May 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Has SA reached its interest rate hike cycle peak yet?

31 Mar 2023

No relief for homeowners as MPC hikes interest rate again

Residential Property

No relief for homeowners as MPC hikes interest rate again

30 Mar 2023

Appetite surges for retail credit, but data points to a worrying trend

Banking & Finance

Appetite surges for retail credit, but data points to a worrying trend

8 Mar 2023