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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.
INTEREST

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
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the repo rate at 7% highlights the limits of monetary policy as South Africa faces imported inflation, weak growth and deep municipal dysfunction.
LESETJA KGANYAGO

A 7% interest rate won't fix an oil shock, or a broken municipality

The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the repo rate at 7% highlights the limits of monetary policy as South Africa faces imported inflation, weak growth and deep municipal…

  • Redge Nkosi
7 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
Stats SA Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) on Wednesday indicated a decrease for the first time in July since February, with inflation having been increasing for the last four months, attributed to rising fuel and global oil prices caused by the Middle East tensions. Economists have welcomed the decrease in inflation.
INFLATION

South Africa's inflation sees first decline in five months amid easing fuel prices

Consumer Price Inflation in South Africa has decreased to 4.3% in July 2026, marking the first decline in five months. Economists and government officials welcome this…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read