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Citrus growers have cut their export forecast as weather damage and shipping disruptions squeeze the season's prospects. SA is the world’s second-largest exporter of citrus after Spain. Picture:

Citrus growers count cost of war and floods

Citrus export forecast cut after floods and Middle East conflict disrupt season

The National Treasury says it wants to inculcate a culture of compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act. Picture: File Photo

Treasury defends withholding R13.5bn from municipalities as it pushes for compliance

Officials insist service delivery will not suffer as municipalities tap other revenue sources

The May producer inflation print will filter through to consumer inflation, backing the case for another interest rate hike next month. Picture:

Producer inflation soars, suggesting another rate hike is inevitable

Producer price index soars 7.8% year on year, raising odds for another rate hike

When consumer confidence is low, households tend to limit spending to basic necessities such as food to free up the income for debt repayment. Picture:

Fuel shock sends consumer confidence crashing

Fuel price surge and Iran war fallout squeeze household budgets

A new Debt Rescue survey found that 66.9% of respondents could fall behind on debt repayments, with 38% saying this was very likely, if  borrowing costs continued to rise. File picture.

Nearly half of SA households can’t afford another interest rate hike

Survey finds 48.5% of South Africans unsure how they would cope with more rate hikes

Transport inflation jumped to 9.4% year on year in May, reflecting the effect of steep fuel price increases since early April as the Middle East conflict has driven global oil prices higher. File picture

May inflation accelerates to 4.5%, keeping door open for another interest rate hike

Consumer prices rise 0.7% in May as housing and transport costs surge

Farmworkers return to work after a storm near Oudtshoorn. Picture:

Weather disasters expose risk to underinsured SA farmers

High cost and lack of tailored products leave small-scale farmers especially vulnerable

One third of South African consumers who lost money from digital fraud in the past year said the losses stemmed from third-party seller scams on legitimate e-commerce platforms.

1 in 3 South Africans lost money through digital fraud, report says

One in three fraud victims targeted through third-party seller scams on legitimate sites

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago says the monetary policy committee agreed that the challenge of large and overlapping shocks is likely to trigger second-round effects, requiring a policy response.

Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation

Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices

Annual producer inflation accelerated to 4.8% in April from 2.3% in March, Statistics South Africa said. File picture: SUPPLIED

Annual producer inflation doubles to 4.8% in April

Petroleum and chemical products lead broad-based jump

South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday announced a ........ in the key policy rate. File photo/Freddy Mavunda

Reserve Bank hikes key interest rate to 7% as inflation risks intensify

MPC divided as rising oil and food costs threaten inflation targets

The April spike in inflation will be top of mind when the South African Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee, chaired by governor Lesetja Kganyago, ponders on interest rates next week. File photo.

Buckle up: Reserve Bank likely to raise interest rates

The South African Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to raise interest rates next week.

A fallen tree lies on a car on the road during severe weather conditions in Cape Town, South Africa, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

Table grape producers plead for government help after flood devastation

Flooded vineyards, destroyed infrastructure and inaccessible farms affect growers

Commercial chicken production. Stock image

Annual producer inflation accelerates to 2.3% in March

Surge in food and fuel prices drives factory gate inflation higher

Motorists are set for further relief with the reduction in the fuel levy for petrol extended to June 2, while the surcharge for diesel will be temporarily halted.

Govt extends fuel reduction levy on petrol, cuts diesel surcharge to zero

Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions