Two-pot withdrawals linked to surge in used car sales
The Bureau of Market Research discloses what South Africans have done with their savings benefit withdrawals since September 2024.
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Where consumers spend and where they try to save
A DebtBusters study provides interesting insights into how South Africans in different income bands prioritise their spending outside of debt repayments.
Proposed VAT increase: fiscal necessity or economic catastrophe?
Instead of hiking VAT, the government could fix its tax collection problems, improve state resource management, and stimulate the economy to boost revenue.
Black Friday 2024: South African shoppers go digital amid record spending
Consumers defied economic pressures this Black Friday, with banks processing billions in transactions and setting new records. Digital payments took centre stage, highlighting a significant shift in consumer behaviour.
Two pots: most Alexforbes members who have claimed will do so again
The company says 32% of its membership base have submitted claims with a value of about R6.5 billion.
