Over Coffee Market & Economic Commentary | January 2026
BUDGET | December posted a R38.4bn surplus, beating expectations and reinforcing improving FY25/26 fiscal momentum. The Rand | The currency strengthened through R16/$, its f irmest level since 2022. Inflation | Core CPI rose to 3.3% in December, the highest reading...
RA and TFSA Top-Up
As the tax year draws to a close, it’s now time to take stock and review whether you’ve taken full advantage of the available tax benefits. The tax year ends on 28 February, and there is still time to make a lump-sum top-up to your retirement annuity and/or tax-free...
Over Coffee Market & Economic Commentary | December 2025
JSE. JSE equities returned 62.2% in USD during 2025, marking the strongest calendar year since 2009. | The Rand. The rand ended 2025 at its strongest level against the US dollar since August 2022. | Trade. South Africa posted a R37.7bn trade surplus in November, the...
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