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South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
AGRICULTURE AND DROUGHT

South Africa’s economy shrinks by 0.3% in the third quarter

Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
The South African Reserve Bank is likely to hold interest rates unchanged
BUSINESS

Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates marginally as inflation moderates

Better than expected inflation outcomes domestically and globally back the case for the central bank to cut the repo rate to 8%, economists said This content is restricted to…

  • Aarti Bhana
1 min read
Savings wake-up call for South Africa
ASSOCIATION FOR SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT SOUTH AFRICA

Consumers dipping into trusts amid financial strain

With interest rates at a 14-year high, many South Africans have depleted their emergency savings

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Consumer confidence has rebounded from the low recorded in the second quarter, but it remains firmly within depressed territory. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg/Getty Images
ANNABEL BISHOP

Depressed consumer sentiment lifts slightly

The improvement in confidence was helped by the change in attitude of affluent consumers, who were spooked by severe load-shedding and the Russian cargo ship debacle in the…

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Workers carry out repairs at the Tutuka coal-fired power station in Mpumalanga. File photo: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg
BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Energy crisis factors into SA credit trends

Financial conditions are tight but demand for credit has remained robust in the face of interest rate hikes

  • Sarah Smit
6 min read
Annual consumer inflation was unchanged at 3.2% in February at 3.2%, with increases registered in housing and utilities, food and alcoholic beverages and restaurants and accommodation offset by decreases in the services sector, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday. (Guillem Sartorio/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION AMP DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Relief: Government must guard SA’s poor against inflation’s assault

It could prove difficult for government to loosen its grip on the public purse, but economists say the current extraordinary circumstances require intervention

  • Sarah Smit
7 min read
“Real household income growth remains weak
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer health improves but consumers are not yet clear— Transunion

The appreciation of the rand, low food inflation and stable interest rates have been positive for consumer confidence.

  • Thulebona Mhlanga
1 min read
Consumer fears hurt the economy
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer fears hurt the economy

The recession is ‘entirely home-made’ and could be deepened by widespread political uncertainty

  • Lynley Donnelly
6 min read
With the dollar under pressure
CENTRAL BANK

Economic week ahead: Chinese data to dominate

A slew of data from China and central bank decisions in the UK, Australia and Kenya will likely dominate this week’s economic news.

  • Matt Quigley
5 min read
Sanco said it supported the call for government intervention to resolve the nationwide bus strike.
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence hits nine-year low

Consumer confidence plunged to a nine-year low during the first quarter of this year‚ signalling that household spending would be subdued this year.

  • Mariam Isa
3 min read
A series of money supply updates
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence remains weak

FNB and the Bureau for Economic Research have reported that consumer confidence increased slightly in the third quarter.

  • Sapa
2 min read
The average value of cash withdrawals across more than 1 500 ATMs throughout South Africa grew 6.77% year on year for June.
BANKING

Increased ATM withdrawals point to rise in consumer confidence

The average value of cash withdrawals across more than 1 500 ATMs throughout South Africa grew 6.77% year on year for June.

  • I Net Bridge
1 min read
BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Consumer confidence up slightly

The consumer confidence index rose marginally by one index point for the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the Bureau for Economic Research.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Consumer confidence drops sharply

The consumer confidence index plunged seven points in the third quarter of 2011 as sentiment about the economy worsened.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence rises to 2009 levels

According to the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence, South Africa’s consumer confidence has risen to levels last seen in 2009.

  • Gillian Jones
3 min read
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence up in second quarter

Consumer confidence rose to +11 points in the second quarter of 2011, from +9 points in the preceding quarter.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

A till-ringing Christmas after all

Retailers can expect a good festive season as consumers plan to spend on furniture, appliances and electronic goods.

  • Maya Fisher French
3 min read
BUREAU FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Consumer confidence remains positive

Consumer confidence is positive for the fourth quarter of the year, according to the First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research consumer confidence index released on…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence ticks up in third quarter

South Africa’s consumer confidence ticked up in the third quarter as consumers were upbeat about their spending power, a survey showed on Monday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Consumer confidence slips

Confidence among South Africa’s consumers slipped in the second quarter as households took a dim view of their finances.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read