South Africa’s latest interest rate hike is expected to increase pressure on farmers already facing rising fuel costs, input inflation and climate uncertainty.

South Africa’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 on Thursday...

South African Reserve Bank raises interest rate to 7%, warning that oil shocks, food inflation and global instability could drive prices higher

Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices

The South African Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points and warned of further hikes if inflation pressures escalate due to global uncertainties and rising fuel…

First-time buyers, in particular, may face growing affordability pressures and could delay entering the market while they wait for more favourable lending conditions.

South Africa's recent interest rate hikes exacerbate the struggles of millions facing unemployment and economic despair, highlighting the disconnect between policy decisions and…

Property experts discuss the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's recent interest rate hike, highlighting its potential impact on home buyers and the overall property…

It is less about the size of the increase, and more about the compounding effect of higher borrowing costs alongside rising fuel and food prices.

Trade unions and economists say the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate hike will place further pressure on already stretched South African households.

Food prices are the next inflation threat. With fuel levies being phased out, rates rising and July tariff increases looming, the squeeze is compounding.

Economists and consumer experts warn that South Africans already battling rising food, fuel and electricity costs now face even greater financial strain following the latest repo…

South Africa’s latest interest rate hike is expected to increase pressure on farmers already facing rising fuel costs, input inflation and climate uncertainty.

As the South African Reserve Bank adjusts interest rates amidst rising inflation concerns, consumers brace for increased financial pressure, prompting experts to urge cautious…

As the SARB's latest decision ripples through the economy, consumers and homeowners alike face new challenges and opportunities. Understanding the significance of this shift is…