The fuel price for June 2025 has caught the attention of drivers in South Africa. New figures show a small decrease in both petrol and diesel prices, even though the general fuel levy has increased. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy adjusts fuel prices monthly. They base these changes on factors such as the […] More
2025 SASSA Grant-in-Aid is a stipend like no other offered by the South African Social Security Agency. As the name suggests, it is paid in addition to a beneficiary’s existing government grant. So, who is eligible for 2025 SASSA Grant-in-Aid, how much does it pay, and how can you go about securing it? Well, […] More
Last month, it was announced that SASSA will deny your grant in 2025 for an entirely new reason. The agency put out a press release saying it was starting ‘targeted biometric verification’ for those with unverified accounts. Instead of following the usual three-month-notice period for grant reviews, certain clientele were simply not paid their SASSA […] More
Here’s all you need to know about SASSA Children’s grants for June 2025, paying out this week on Thursday 5 June 2025. Every month, billions in social welfare is set aside from taxpayer funds to support financially distressed parents in South Africa. And even though there was some uncertainty over Finance Minister’s 2025 budget, the […] More
In March 2016, The Personal View, released “The USA – The Next 18 Years”, and I warned of an anticipated period of deep structural transformation in the foundational architecture of American finance. My decade-long 2016 forecast continues to gather relevance: “For far too long the USA, and others, have been locked into a pattern and […] More
With headline consumer price inflation rising slightly to 2.8% in April, up from 2.7% in March, South Africans are feeling the pinch, even at the braai stand. Whether you’re grilling in your backyard or hosting friends indoors, every cent counts when stocking up on your favourite braai essentials. To help you stretch your rand further, […] More
As South Africans head into month-end with replenished wallets, the pressure is on to stretch those earnings at the till. With the cost of living still climbing, shoppers are hunting for the best bargains to fill their trolleys without breaking the bank. This week, we compared 16 everyday grocery items at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n […] More
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, with effect from Friday, 30 May. This reduces the prime lending rate from banks to 10.75%. Five members favoured this action, while one preferred a cut of 50 basis points. Bottom of the target range […] More
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday. Five committee members voted to cut the rates by 25 basis points while one other favoured a 50 basis point reduction. As a result, the repo rate now stands at 7.25% while the prime […] More
The latest data still suggests that good news lies ahead for South Africa’s motorists NEXT WEEK . With under a week to go now until the new prices come into effect, there is expected to be welcome relief – especially for diesel vehicle owners. Vehicle owners in Mzansi saw a sizeable decrease in the cost […] More
The legality of Budget 3.0’s 2025 fuel levy increases will be challenged in the National Assembly. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced his third fiscal framework this month, but this one won’t be accepted without a fight either. According to a post on Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) social media, proposed fuel levy increases are unlawful. Essentially […] More
At its heart, Operation New Broom at Home Affairs is a technology-driven initiative, insists Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber. However, whether you consider it an old-school issue, illegal immigrants in South Africa all face the same fate. Arrest, conviction and deportation and prohibition from reentering the country. Launched last week, the technology powering Operation New Broom […] More
