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New vehicle sales spike as export pressure builds, says Naamsa

Commercial & Industrial

New vehicle sales spike as export pressure builds, says Naamsa

1 day

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff

Sinéad Carew 3 days

Source: Pexels.

Economy

How Iran conflict has forced Sarb's hand on repo rate

John Loos 27 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks rise and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

Tom Westbrook 25 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa's consumer confidence improves in Q1 but Mideast war risks loom, survey shows

Prerna Bedi 24 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group.

Property

Property leaders warn: Interest rate hike could crush South Africa's fragile economy

Samuel Seeff 23 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Sectional title gains momentum as South Africa's house prices climb

John Loos 12 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied.

Property

How younger buyers are driving growth in South Africa’s real estate market

12 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Is an oil-induced economic slowdown inevitable? Experts weigh in

John Loos 9 Mar 2026

How SA SMEs can take control of their cash flow and build financial resilience

SMEs

How SA SMEs can take control of their cash flow and build financial resilience

Megan Dedekind, Issued by Business Partners Limited 9 Mar 2026

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

6 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services.

Markets & Investment

How Middle East tensions could reshape South Africa's economy

Johann Els 6 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

SA first-quarter business confidence climbs but risk from Middle East conflict looms

Prerna Bedi 5 Mar 2026

Branding

Deep trust, strong brands: 9 South African banks in Brand Finance’s global top 500

5 Mar 2026

Woolworths powers through economic challenges with strong growth

Retailers

Woolworths powers through economic challenges with strong growth

4 Mar 2026

Domestic vehicle sales hit a 13-year high despite export challenges

Commercial & Industrial

Domestic vehicle sales hit a 13-year high despite export challenges

3 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Resilient market: Western Cape buyers choose stability over quick profits

27 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Lookout Beach – R65m for this spectacular 650m² ocean-view villa built over three levels with seven en-suite bedrooms shared between all three floors, five of which have an ocean view and open onto a deck or balcony. This is one of the top listings in the country.

Markets & Investment

See why Plettenberg Bay's real estate is the talk of the town after a R36m sale

26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Jurgen Eckmann, wealth manager at Consult by Momentum.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: SA's actual growth numbers are not yet cause for celebration

Jurgen Eckmann 26 Feb 2026

Value over badge: What SA’s used car market looked like in 2025

Commercial & Industrial

Value over badge: What SA’s used car market looked like in 2025

26 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

Katja Hamilton 25 Feb 2026

How SMEs can build AI-ready businesses starting with the right technology foundation

SMEs

How SMEs can build AI-ready businesses starting with the right technology foundation

Sudesh Pillay, Issued by WhyMAcForSME 25 Feb 2026

Source: Mathias Beckmann via

Agribusiness

Lower rates offer new horizon for strategic farming expansion in SA

16 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

NedFinHealth Monitor 2025: Mixed financial confidence in South Africa

12 Feb 2026

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Economy

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Dr Greg Cline 9 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Barto van der Merwe, managing director of Renishaw Property Developments.

Property Development

A groundbreaking year ahead: Renishaw Coastal Precinct plans eco-friendly developments for 2026

5 Feb 2026

This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )

Economy

Consumers can breathe little easier as repo rate remains unchanged

30 Jan 2026

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Unchanged repo rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

30 Jan 2026

Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Residential Property

Multifamily rental housing is now one of SA’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Issued by Catchwords 29 Jan 2026

South Africa’s easing consumer inflation and resultant lower interest rates have begun to translate into increased home loan activity (Image source: © 123rf )

Property

Housing market recovery in 2026 as inflation eases

28 Jan 2026

UK gold bars and gold Sovereign coins are displayed at Baird & Co in Hatton Garden in London, Britain, October 8, 2025. Image credit: Reuters/Hiba Kola

Gold

Gold miners see shares spike as gold extends its historic rally

Pooja Menon 27 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Finance

Prime interest rate may soon be phased out, says SA Reserve Bank governor

Ed Stoddard 22 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Chief operating officer of e4, Luigi D’Amico.

Property Development

Legacy home-loan systems: The spanner in property development revival

Luigi D’Amico 16 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, director at TPN Credit Bureau.

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | TPN Credit Bureau's Waldo Marcus: Resilience over expansion wins the day

Waldo Marcus 14 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Gold leaps to record high, dollar drops as US prosecutors target Fed's Powell

12 Jan 2026

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

Commercial & Industrial

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

12 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve

Colleen Goko and Anathi Madubela 9 Jan 2026

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

Landlords risk longer vacancies as rental market churn increases

9 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied.

Office Property

Future-proofing real estate: How South Africa is adapting its property strategy

6 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

South Africa's booming property market in 2025: Key takeaways for future investors

Paul Stevens 31 Dec 2025

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

How to turn your renting phase into home ownership this festive season

Paul Stevens 24 Dec 2025

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Economy

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Anathi Madubela 18 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South African inflation expectations fall after setting of 3% target

12 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African consumer confidence improves on holiday season optimism

DhanushVignesh Babu 9 Dec 2025

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

Retail

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

9 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower

Karen Brettell 4 Dec 2025

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

Commercial & Industrial

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

2 Dec 2025

Lower inflation target to recharge residential market confidence

Residential Property

Lower inflation target to recharge residential market confidence

Issued by Landsdowne Property Group 1 Dec 2025