Latest inflation jumping to 4.5% sounds alarming, but there’s a catch: it’s almost entirely fuel. ⛽
While pump prices surged 28.7% (diesel up 53.8%!), everyday inflation excluding fuel held steady at just 3.7%.
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#SAInflation || Annual consumer price inflation rose to 4,0% in April from 3,1% in March, driven mainly by sharp fuel price increases.
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#SAInflation || Inflation eases further in Feb 2026. South African annual consumer price inflation cooled to 3,0% in February 2026 from 3,5% in January 2026.
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“To encourage South Africans to save more, we propose that:
🔷The tax-free annual investment limit be increased from R36 000 to R46 000 per year.
🔷The limit to retirement fund deductions be raised from R350 000 to R430 000, allowing individuals to invest more each year on a tax-free basis,” Minister Godongwana.
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🎒 It was a back-to-school season! While textbooks and stationery got cheaper this month, school uniforms (jerseys +7%) are trending higher than general clothing.
SA inflation dipped to 3.5% in Jan (from 3.6%). Fuel is a major driver here—petrol prices are at their lowest in nearly 4 years! Inland 95 is now R20.75/l. ⛽️
The grocery basket is a mixed bag.
⬇️Rice (-11%), Maize Meal (down to 2.6%), and Eggs (-7.6%).
⬆️Meat is at a 7-year high (13.5%). Beef steak and mince have seen massive 28%+ jumps. 🥩
Discovery has launched South Africa’s first dedicated UK visa application centre at its Sandton head office for clients of its bank.
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South Africa’s central bank seeks to replace prime, the main reference commercial banks use to price trillions of rands of loans, with its benchmark interest rate.
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[WATCH TODAY] Governor Lesetja Kganyago will deliver the Monetary Policy Committee statement today at 15:00. The press conference will be live-streamed on X: https://t.co/v3CA54KW1B Alternatively, watch on local news channels. #SARBMPCJAN26