A growing number of South Africans are relying on personal loans to bridge the gap between their income and the rising cost of living, with vulnerable...
South Africa’s controversial 2025 VAT hike is now in the courtroom spotlight. The Democratic Alliance (DA), with the backing of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is...
South Africa is standing on a political and economic knife’s edge. A proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) has not only sent shockwaves through households...
South African households are feeling the squeeze as food inflation continues to rise, making basic groceries increasingly unaffordable. The latest Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy...
Living in South Africa has become increasingly expensive, with many workers struggling to meet basic needs. Data from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD)...
South African consumers are getting poorer, with rising debt and stagnant salaries making it harder to keep up with the cost of living. A recent report...