Food for Thought

Apr 112 min

Property market showing signs of recovery

Following a period of subdued activity, especially for the value of new home loans granted, South Africa’s property market may be on the...

Apr 42 min

Gold price in record-breaking mood

March witnessed a relentless rise in the gold price, with the precious metal breaking new records on a regular basis to reach an all-time...

Mar 282 min

Inflation remains stubborn, but below 6%

February’s reading for the consumer price index (CPI) was disappointing, with the pace of retreat since mid-2023 having been halted. The...

Feb 223 min

Budget 2024/25 - Forex reserves to the rescue!

The 2024/25 national budget will mainly be remembered for its novel utilisation of a portion of South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange...

Feb 152 min

Manufacturing sales hit new record in 2023

South Africa’s manufacturing sector ended 2023 on a high note, with the 4th quarter recording a sales figure of R876 billion,...

Feb 82 min

Foreign direct investment in good nick

Over the 12 months ended September 2023, gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on the South African balance of payments achieved...

Feb 12 min

Stellar tourism growth in 2023

South Africa’s tourism industry is well on its way to a full recovery, with the number of overseas travellers in 2023 breaching the...

Jan 252 min