How the 2026 Budget Speech shapes opportunities for South African investors

South Africa’s national Budget Speech is often analysed through a political or social lens. For investors, however, it serves a different purpose. It provides a framework for understanding fiscal direction, economic stability, tax treatment, and capital allocation priorities, all of which influence long-term financial well-being.

Making Black Friday work for your financial wellbeing

Black Friday has become a major moment in South Africa’s retail calendar, offering opportunities for meaningful savings when approached with intention. Instead of viewing the season as something to avoid, it can be used as a strategic moment to align your purchases with your broader financial priorities.

20 Years On… And The Efficient Group Is Still Standing Strong

Millennials and Generation Z are unlikely to remember that, back in 1997, Asia was dealt a significant blow by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), who, through their actions, caused the US dollar to appreciate substantially.

It all starts, and ends, with government

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently said that it will soon publish the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in South Africa. Many in the industry, especially those who support the technology, have been anxiously awaiting this legislation for quite some time.

Is erratic market behaviour here to stay?

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently said that it will soon publish the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in South Africa. Many in the industry, especially those who support the technology, have been anxiously awaiting this legislation for quite some time.

Where does that leave us?

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently said that it will soon publish the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in South Africa. Many in the industry, especially those who support the technology, have been anxiously awaiting this legislation for quite some time.

A friendly glance at Crypto-“Currencies”

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently said that it will soon publish the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in South Africa. Many in the industry, especially those who support the technology, have been anxiously awaiting this legislation for quite some time.

US inflation, a slump, and a final buying opportunity

Investors breathed a sigh of relief last week after data from the United States (US) Department of Labor showed that US inflation finally eased from its four-decade high. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), an index used to measure the rate of price increases among households, came in lower than analysts expected: It increased 8.5% from a year earlier, cooling off from the 9.1% high that we saw in June.

Another emerging market crisis? This time it is different

Millennials and Generation Z are unlikely to remember that, back in 1997, Asia was dealt a significant blow by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), who, through their actions, caused the US dollar to appreciate substantially.

Investing: Finding the next big thing

Have you ever tried to find the proverbial investment needle in a haystack? In a world with more than 41 000 exchange-listed companies, at a combined market value of more than USD 80 trillion, global investing decisions can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. How do you approach this vast listed landscape to preserve and grow wealth over long periods?