By: Yogashen Pillay – IOL Business Report

Motorists in South Africa could expect to have some relief next month as a fuel price cut is on the cards on the back of easing global Brent crude oil price, benefitting consumers who will be facing the 0.5 percentage point VAT rate hike from 1 May.

By: Siphesihle Buthelezi – IOL

South African consumers are feeling the impact of the rising costs of living with a notable shift in their financial behaviour. 

By:  Lynette Dicey - BDLive

More than 80% of South Africans are using loyalty programmes — up from 76% in 2023

By: Denise Neethling - head of marketing at Paymenow

With the VAT increase looming on May 1, 2025, and the usual seasonal price hikes across various sectors like insurance and electricity, South Africans face a tightening financial landscape.

As politicians around the world scramble to respond to US “liberation day” tariffs, consumers have also begun flexing their muscles. 

By: Siphelele Dludla – IOL Business Report

Prices for finalised manufactured goods in South Africa are expected to tick up during the course of the year in spite of the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) moderating in February.

By: Jason Woosey – IOL

South Africans can look forward to substantial fuel price savings from Wednesday, April 2, with both petrol and diesel decreases predicted.