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September already hurt at the pump. What could October add?
Petrol is already R1.34 a litre dearer. Here is what that means for a tank, and how to read the October warning without mistaking it for a final price.
South Africa’s next harvest starts with decisions made now
El Niño is strengthening as South Africa prepares for its next summer harvest. Bultfontein’s drought history offers a warning, while regional conditions will shape the response.
FARO and the business of giving surplus clothes another customer
FARO is building a retail business around garments left over elsewhere.
Why a lower food-inflation rate can still leave a dearer trolley
The difference between a cooling inflation rate and a smaller grocery bill.
Finance minister dismisses GPAA chief after procurement proceedings
The pensions administrator’s leadership changes following procurement findings.
When R1,653 has to cover the rest of the month
The household arithmetic behind a cost-of-living report.
NSFAS needs a funding plan—and records that agree with one another
The minister’s warning raises a basic question about commitments and cash.
Before you rent in Johannesburg, price the life around the address
A useful budget starts with the costs surrounding the rent.
Blind collectibles: why opening the packet became part of the hobby
Blind collectibles turn opening the package into part of the purchase.
Reading the electricity bill after the 2026 Eskom increase
The date, supplier and tariff structure all affect the total.
Wills Week: prepare the conversation your family will need
A little preparation can make the appointment more useful.
What pensioners are asking for when they ask for R5,000
September protests bring a household calculation to SASSA’s door.
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