Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement of a VAT increase from 15% to 15.5% has sparked widespread concern, particularly among low-income households. Effective May 2025 (pending parliamentary...
The South African government’s proposed value-added tax (VAT) increase could derail a fragile recovery in consumer spending, warns Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of Shoprite Holdings Ltd., the...
South Africans have experienced some relief from food inflation in recent months, but experts warn that rising global uncertainty could drive prices up again in the...
Millions of South Africans depend on social grants to meet their daily needs, but with the rising cost of food and essential goods, many are facing...