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South Africa’s latest 25-basis-point rate increase is expected to test affordability and slow activity, although property groups say demand remains resilient in parts of the market.
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SARB rate hike puts further pressure on South Africa’s housing market

South Africa’s latest 25-basis-point rate increase is expected to test affordability and slow activity, although property groups say demand remains resilient in parts of the market

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
South African consumers are increasingly turning to AI to simplify financial decisions, with most trusting the technology to compare loans and find better rates.
LOAN

Would you let AI negotiate your next loan? South Africans increasingly do

A new survey reveals how consumers are turning to AI to navigate borrowing, compare options and make financial decisions.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. The South African rand has shown unexpected strength, raising speculation about a potential reduction in the repo rate. This article explores the economic factors at play and what they mean for consumers and businesses alike.
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK

Could the strengthening rand lead to a repo rate cut?

The South African rand has shown unexpected strength, raising speculation about a potential reduction in the repo rate. This article explores the economic factors at play and…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read