Interest rate cuts in South Africa: what “lower repo” really changes for your month
Repo rate moves quietly shift your bond repayment, credit card interest, savings returns and salary negotiations over the next 6–18 months.
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Lesedi Dlamini
Economic Journalist
Lesedi Dlamini is an economic journalist who covers South Africa's macroeconomic landscape, from inflation and the national budget to global recession risks. She translates complex economic data into actionable insights for everyday South Africans.
Credentials: BA Economics, University of the Witwatersrand
Macroeconomics Inflation & Cost of Living South African Economic Policy
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Inflation expectations in South Africa: why prices feel “stuck” even when CPI cools
South Africa’s inflation can cool on paper while your budget still feels squeezed, as rent, school fees, medical aid and transport stay sticky.
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Eskom tariffs and municipal markups in 2026: why your electricity bill keeps climbing
Eskom tariff hikes filter through municipal markups, fixed charges and usage blocks, so households feel bigger increases than the headlines suggest.
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Budget Speech 2026: what the tax mix and spending priorities mean for your wallet
Budget 2026’s likely tax and spending trade-offs—VAT, fuel levies, sin taxes and social spending—and how they show up in your monthly costs.
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Cost of Living in South Africa: Reality vs. Official Inflation Data
Why South African inflation prints can fall while groceries, fuel and school fees keep climbing — a real-world look at the gap between data and daily costs.
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Global Recession Fears: How Protected is the SA Market?
There is an old saying in economics: when America sneezes, the world catches a cold. This guide asks how exposed South Africa really is to a global downturn.
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Tourism as an Economic Driver: Post-Pandemic Recovery
How tourism is shaping South Africa’s post-pandemic recovery — jobs, foreign exchange and small-business demand across coastal and inland regions.
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The Informal Economy: The Untapped Power of Township Businesses
How South Africa’s township and informal economy quietly drives jobs, services and resilience — and what its growth means for the broader economy.
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Youth Unemployment Stats: Analyzing the Crisis and Potential Solutions
If there is one statistic that acts as a flashing red warning light on South Africa’s dashboard, it is our Youth Unemployment Stats.
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