South African townships are too often described through the language of deficit, characterised by informality, poverty, … Township Economies Are Not Informal Problems – They Are Growth OpportunitiesRead more
Economics
Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity prices
South Africans are about to face several financial challenges in the coming months as taxes and … Get ready for a bumpy ride ahead – VAT increase, stealth tax and rising electricity pricesRead more
Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tips
It takes a no-brainer to realize that South African citizens have a poor savings culture. A … Tough times ahead: Some useful money-saving tipsRead more
Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency Impacts
Without getting into the facts of the matter, currency manipulation has far-reaching effects on the major … Rand Manipulation: Some Far-Reaching Currency ImpactsRead more
Unpopular Opinion About Interest rates
Interest rates have went up in South Africa with the repo rate sitting at 7% and … Unpopular Opinion About Interest ratesRead more
The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
The cost of living in South Africa is undoubtedly skyrocketing. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) indicated in … The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?Read more
The economy-wide effects of higher petrol prices
The Automobile Association of South Africa recently announced an increase in petroleum prices, citing the combination … The economy-wide effects of higher petrol pricesRead more
“Junk Status” Explained in Layman terms
Like credit scores, sovereign credit ratings have become a common feature in the credit market and … “Junk Status” Explained in Layman termsRead more
How Does Government Debt Affect You in Person?
The government accumulates debt by acquiring loans either from local or international lenders. A certain fraction … How Does Government Debt Affect You in Person?Read more
How Does A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?
When the Repurchase rate (hereafter – repo rate) is reduced, individuals and firms who hold or … How Does A Reduction in the Repo Rate Affect You?Read more