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Big Electricity Price Hike Hits South Africans in July 2025 — What You Need to KnowBig Electricity Price Hike Hits South Africans in July 2025 — What You Need to Know

Budgeting, Financial Education, electricity

Big Electricity Price Hike Hits South Africans in July 2025 — What You Need to Know

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If you’re feeling the pinch every time you top up your electricity meter, brace yourself —...
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What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025

Budgeting, Financial Education, tax

What South Africans Need to Know: Tax Season 2025

2 min read

As SARS rolls out its 2025 Income Tax Filing Season, taxpayers across the country are preparing....
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Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for youLatest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

Financial Education

Latest repo rate announcement and what it means for you

2 min read

On 29 May 2025, The South African Reserve Bank (The SARB)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rate...
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How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?

Financial Education

How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in South Africa?

3 min read

Are you wondering how much money you’ll need to retire comfortably in South Africa? Whether...
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Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your SayCape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

Budgeting, Financial Education

Cape Town 2025 Property Rates Hike: What Homeowners Need to Know and How to Have Your Say

2 min read

Cape Town is facing a wave of backlash from residents following the City's proposed property rates...
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Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawnLatest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

Budgeting, finances on track, Financial Education

Latest: The VAT increase has been withdrawn

2 min read

South Africa’s VAT (Value-Added Tax) rate was expected to rise from 15% to 15.5% starting 1 May...
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