Godongwana’s rosiest budget yet – but watch for the sting Godongwana is getting his first budget tailwind – but bracket creep relief and higher revenue come with a Sars enforcement drive that taxpayers will… by Vernon Wessels February 23, 2026 Business·Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Economy by the numbers Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief February 16, 2026 News
South Africans are taking home 47% less than a decade ago – the ugly truth Feel like you’re making less than you did a decade ago? Net incomes have edged up 2% over 10 years, while inflation has grown… by Ruby Delahunt February 6, 2026 News 1
Rand rally keeps rate cuts in play The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee voted four to two to keep rates on hold, but March may finally see some relief … by Vernon Wessels January 30, 2026 Economy & Markets
The week ahead: Finally – a court reckoning for Jacob Zuma? Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief January 26, 2026 News
The week ahead: South Africa does Davos Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief January 19, 2026 News
More rate cuts coming – but the path lower will be bumpy South Africans can look forward to another year of rates relief – albeit at a stop-start pace… by Vernon Wessels November 21, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
The week ahead: All systems go for the G20 Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 17, 2025 News
Godongwana claims control of new 3% inflation target The finance minister made clear that lowering the inflation target to 3% was his call, in a move that could reset monetary policy for… by Vernon Wessels November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
The week ahead: Mkhwanazi saga still centre stage Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief October 20, 2025 News
1 Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa February 27, 2026 The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on…
2 The utility – and tragedy – of a boring budget February 27, 2026 South Africa’s increasingly low-grade ambitions are writ large in this…
3 The surprising firsts that shaped Joburg February 27, 2026 Here’s a little history of Joburg’s earliest architectural and cultural…
4 Eight questions for the interesting and interested: Sahil Harilal February 27, 2026 Charles Greig Jewellery’s marketing manager, Sahil Harilal, on art, fashion,…