Pedri Reyneke Why South Africans can expect improved retirement outcomes and more predictable long-term savings as inflation hits a 20-year low Following last night’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), which highlighted economic recovery and falling inflation, South Africans can expect an improved outlook for retirement savings, says Pedri Reyneke, CEO of Multilink Financial Services….
As South Africans count down to the 2026 National Budget Speech, it’s clear that the biggest impacts of the budget aren’t felt in Parliament; they’re felt in households’ daily financial realities like the petrol pump, the grocery store, and on payday. With households spending more than 60% of their income on essentials like housing, transport,…
As South Africa prepares for the National Budget Speech later this month, attention is turning to whether the government’s commitments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be backed by the fiscal support and implementation detail required to unlock real economic impact. In his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered last week, President…
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ms Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled the state-of-the-art Umphakathi Mall Smart Driver’s Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) on Thursday, 05 February 2026, at Umphakathi Mall in Randfontein, within the Rand West City Local Municipality. The launch of the centre marks a significant milestone in the Gauteng Provincial Government’s ongoing programme…
Standard Bank Personal and Private Banking (PPB) is accelerating the evolution of its branch network in response to changing customer behaviour and declining cash usage in certain areas, with more branches set to become cashless in 2026. In 2025, the bank repurposed some of its traditional branches as part of a deliberate shift towards a…
The 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League season concluded in style as the league’s top performers were honoured at the annual awards ceremony held at the Vodacom Dome in Midrand, underlining the competition’s growing influence in South African football. Broadcast live on SABC 1, the awards drew national attention to a league that continues to build momentum…
Absa has successfully concluded another rewarding season as the Official Banking Partner of Betway SA20, delivering a summer filled with unforgettable cricket, meaningful engagements, and life-changing rewards for its customers. Throughout the tournament, Absa placed customers at the center of the action through the Absa Card Play of the Day and the Absa Moneyball, rewarding their…
Suzuki Auto South Africa brought its Betway SA20 Season 4 campaign, Ballin’ with Suzuki, to an exciting close with an unforgettable winner moment at the tournament’s final in Cape Town at Newlands Stadium. Announced in a spectacular winner moment at the final match, Nikita Gelandt drove away in a brand-new Suzuki Swift GL + MT hatchback after…
Data from South Africa’s year-end trading period signals resilient consumer demand and a strong foundation for continued growth in digital transactions across business and consumer segments within Standard Bank. As businesses of all sizes and industries continued to embrace digital payments, the trajectory points to a sustained momentum in transaction volumes and values in the months ahead. The…
Christo Wessels As we begin the year, smartphones and connected devices are poised to become smarter, faster, and environmentally friendly. The sensors that surround you at home and work, the devices you wear and carry, and the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools will start blending into an ambient network that anticipates your needs, adapts to your…
