Even though loadshedding has eased, inflation is slowing down, and interest rates have dropped since their peak in May 2023, many South Africans remain under serious financial pressure.
Average electricity tariffs rose by 190% between 2014 and 2024. This excludes the 2025 12.75% increase for Eskom customers in April. In addition, municipal tariffs are set…
South African house prices have increased marginally, but when adjusted for inflation, they are declining. Despite this, there are cost-effective ways for South African homeowners to add to the value of their property.
First National Bank numbers show house-price growth averaged 1.2% year-on-year in January this year and is expected to rise to 1.7% in…
Preparing children to return to school in mid-January can be an unwelcome financial burden, particularly if you were paid early in December and need to stretch your salary for longer than usual. Many parents face the challenge of managing back-to-school expenses this time of year and have less room to manoeuvre financially.
Gavyn Letley, from…
Although climate change is making accurate weather predictions more difficult, forecasters expect this summer to be hotter than average with the possibility of more frequent and intense heatwaves.
According to the South African Weather Service, both minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels. Possible La Niña conditions may result in heavy rains,…