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Diesel price: South Africans narrowly escape a decimal deception
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (578+ words) Home " Diesel price: South Africans narrowly escape a decimal deception A diesel price error nearly cost South Africans more as a decimal mistake inflated prices during the original calculation. There are many things South Africans learned not to trust: load…...
Will the Bank of England hold rates again on Thursday?
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (592+ words) Home " Will the Bank of England hold rates again on Thursday? The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meets on Thursday. For South African expats with UK mortgages, the answer matters more than ever. I've been watching the rate cycle…...
South African rand: What 1000 ZAR can buy you worldwide
2+ week, 2+ day ago (571+ words) Home " South African rand: What 1000 ZAR can buy you worldwide Current South African rand value compared. See what 1000 ZAR can buy locally and abroad using recent exchange rates. The South African rand has shifted in 2026, and its strength tells a…...
Fuel costs soar: Food prices set to follow
4+ week, 1+ day ago (499+ words) Home " Fuel costs soar: Food prices set to follow As fuel prices continue to climb in South Africa, the ripple effect is already making its way into everyday essentials. Growing up as an expat, I saw firsthand how quickly everyday…...
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates in April? Don't hold your breath
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (807+ words) Home " Will the Bank of England cut interest rates in April? Don't hold your breath The latest inflation figures look steady on paper. But they were collected before the Middle East conflict erupted, and the numbers that follow could tell…...
Which provinces are winning and losing the employment battle in South Africa?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) Home " Which provinces are winning and losing the employment battle in South Africa? Economic hubs with diversified industries tend to outperform rural or structurally constrained provinces. Urbanisation, access to ports, industrial zones and financial services all contribute to stronger employment…...
The lone province dodging South Africa's meat-price inflation spike
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (370+ words) Home " The lone province dodging South Africa's meat-price inflation spike If you are braaing in Gauteng, you are paying the highest meat tax in South Africa, with inflation in the province hitting 15. 2%. South African consumers have just lived through a…...
Cape Town rent: Is the Mother City only for tourists?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (775+ words) Home " Cape Town rent: Is the Mother City only for tourists? Rising Cape Town rent is pushing locals out as Airbnbs take over. Can the city survive if its workers can't afford to live there? Can a city truly thrive…...
Bank of England cuts interest rate: What it means for SA expats with UK mortgages
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1054+ words) Home " Bank of England cuts interest rate: What it means for SA expats with UK mortgages The Bank of England has slashed its base rate to 3. 75% " the lowest in nearly two years. If you're a South African living in the…...
Your festive braai is under attack as meat prices skyrocket
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) Home " Your festive braai is under attack as meat prices skyrocket Braai lovers in Gauteng, in particular, are feeling the pinch, reporting an eye-watering annual meat-price increase. Mzansi consumers, buckle up: your pockets are about to take a serious pounding…...