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Wholesale sector remains vibrant
Despite a slight speed wobble during September, South Africa’s wholesale sector is bound to break sales records during the last quarter...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 30, 20231 min read


Inflation - The worst may be over
This week’s release of the October consumer price index (CPI) brought some bad news, with the annualised rate of consumer inflation...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Strong growth in vehicle exports
South Africa’s motor vehicle industry is going from strength to strength, especially regarding its significant contribution to foreign...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Fiscal position remains on even keel
Now that all the speculation over the annual mini-budget has been replaced by the hard facts of South Africa’s public finances, it seems...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Nov 2, 20232 min read


LEGAL NOTE | November 2023 - Postponement of the two pot system to 2025
National Treasury and SARS provided feedback on 25 October 2023 at the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the parliamentary process...

Anu Ananmalay
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Inflation remains within SARB’s target range
Although inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) increased marginally from 4.8% to 5.4% in September, there should be no...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Exports remain robust, despite commodity price slump
Trade data for the first eight months of 2023 has revealed the pressure that South Africa’s mining sector is experiencing, with the...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Oct 12, 20232 min read


LEGAL NOTE | Retrospective Rule Amendments
Mudau v Municipal Employees Pension Fund and others [2023] ZACC 26. The Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the matter of Mudau...

Anu Ananmalay
Oct 6, 20234 min read


Welcome increase in two benchmark PMIs
In August, South Africa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to above the neutral level of 50 for the first...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 28, 20232 min read


G-21 Promises Opportunities For Africa
Apart from the continued warfare in Ukraine, two of the stand-out geopolitical events in 2023 have been the broadening of the membership...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Stellar improvement in construction activity
The resilience of the South African economy during the second quarter of the year has been showcased by the construction sector, with...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 14, 20232 min read


GDP forges ahead in 2nd quarter
The resilience of the South African economy was proven yet again by the positive news on the country’s economic growth rate for the 2nd...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Sep 7, 20232 min read


LEGAL NOTE | MUNICIPAL WORKERS RETIREMENT FUND
Municipal Workers Retirement Fund v South African Local Government Bargaining Council and Others and Other Related Matters [2023] ZAGPPHC...

Anu Ananmalay
Sep 1, 20234 min read


Balance of payments points to higher growth
Some misleading comments surrounding potential balance of payments constraints have been doing the rounds of late. When analysing the...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Inflation firmly under control
As predicted in a recent edition of “To the Point”, South Africa’s consumer price inflation (CPI) has fallen to well within the Reserve...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Public warning of a resurging vehicle recall scam
Under no circumstances should you ever hand over your vehicle for a “Recall”, without independently checking with the manufacturer....
Optimum Group
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Job creation continues in 2nd quarter of 2023
The latest labour market data released by Statistics SA confirms the resilience of the South African economy, despite slow growth and the...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 17, 20232 min read


Manufacturing sector lacks demand
In sales terms, South Africa’s manufacturing sector swiftly recovered the territory lost as a result of the Covid pandemic, but the...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Dollar volatility halts rand recovery
Capital markets around the world continue to face unprecedented volatility, mainly due to regular swings in the risk appetite of fund...

Dr. Roelof Botha
Aug 3, 20233 min read


LEGAL NOTE | CHANGES TO MARRIAGE LAWS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Draft Marriage Bill of 2022 for public comment. The Bill gives effect to the White Paper on...

Anu Ananmalay
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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