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VAT hikes, trade shocks and the short-term insurance squeeze

14 April 2025 | General

The short-term insurance industry is facing increased pressure from two directions: proposed domestic tax hikes and global trade uncertainty.

“Record lows unlikely” as Rand weakens amid GNU tensions and global risks

03 April 2025 | General

The South African rand is hovering near recent lows today, near the 19.00 mark at approximately 18.85 ZAR per USD as of mid day, driven by a confluence of global and domestic risks.

South Africa’s affordable housing: rising demand and increased financing fuel market growth

25 March 2025 | General

Affordable housing in is showing signs of revitalisation in South Africa, with steady demand for properties priced between R350,000 and R700,000.

Making the right fiscal choices today in the interest of South Africa’s tomorrow

24 March 2025 | Budget 2025

Over the past week, South Africans have had time to scrutinise the Budget Speech 2025 and its related documents, with diverse responses to key proposals and major decisions.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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