South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters

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[GroundUp] The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand

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South Africa: Parents Fear for Children As 94% of Gauteng School Transport Fails Tests

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[Scrolla] Inspectors found 94% of scholar transport vehicles in Gauteng failed roadworthiness tests at Jabulani testing station in Soweto last week. Johannesburg Metro Police Department impounded about 50 unroadworthy...

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South Africa: South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat for ‘Violations of Diplomatic Protocol’

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[allAfrica] Cape Town — South Africa has declared Israel’s top diplomat in the country persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours following what officials described as...

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The best piece of financial advice you’ll get all year… is not what you’d expect!

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2601/801431.png” width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”The best piece of financial advice you’ll get all year… is not what you’d expect!” align=”left”><p>It may surprise you to hear that one of the...

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Consumers can breathe little easier as repro rate remains unchanged

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2601/801437-240×135.jpg?2″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )” align=”left”><br><span >This...

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Unchanged repro rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2601/801421-240×135.jpg?2″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )” align=”left”><br><span...

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Famous Brands sets sights on sustainable growth buyback strategy

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2601/801408-240×135.jpg?8″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Famous Brands intends to repurchase approximately 5% of its issued share capital at current share price levels, commencing 1 February 2026 (Image source: © Famous...

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Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

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<p><img src=”https://biz-file.com/c/2601/801361-240×135.jpg?5″ width=”240″ height=”135″ alt=”Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales” align=”left”><p>South African retailer Woolworths Holdings expects an up to 12% rise in half-year headline earnings,...

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