Demand for credit is climbing in South Africa, with consumers applying for bigger loans. Unfortunately, defaults are also on the rise.
The latest PMBEJD Household Affordability Index shows that the prices of core staples remain high, with five items reflecting price increases of well over 20% in June 2023.
According to Bloomberg's South African Shisa Nyama Index, food costs have increased again after a three-month decline.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3% salary increase for all public office bearers despite calls that the budget cannot afford it.
This is how much property prices have increased in South Africa's major metros since 2010.
These are the 12 SUVs that cost under R600,000 in South Africa right now.
The latest Global Peace Index (GPI) shows that South Africa is less peaceful than it was a year ago, and the violence has cost the country over R3 trillion.
Rating agency Moody’s believes that South Africa can improve its liquidity and mitigate funding risks if Eskom can deliver on its relief plan.
CareerJunction's latest index shows which job sectors are hiring right now - with a notable uptick in hiring activity.
South African financial institutions have been slammed for their failure to prioritise succession planning, relying heavily on current personnel.
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