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Interest rate hike increases strain on South Africa’s property market affordability

Delivering the Statement of the Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday afternoon, Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank(SARB) said the committee decided to increase the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 7%, effective from 29 May.

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Interest rate hike increases strain on South Africa’s property market affordability

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SA Reserve Bank warns more interest rate hikes on the cards if inflation risks worsen

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