Food for Thought

Apr 163 min

LEGAL NOTE | FSCA Interpretation Ruling 1 of 2024

This Interpretation Ruling was issued to provide clarity, consistency and certainty in the interpretation and application of section 37C...

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 262 min

National Budget Speech 2024

On 21 February 2024 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his budget speech, summarised on a high level, as follows: Retirement...

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,...