Festive crowds bring festive crime — shoppers urged to stay alert. Pictures Credits: iStock By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africans planning to visit shopping malls have been warned to stay extra vigilant, as criminals view this time of year as a prime opportunity to strike. With holiday bonuses paid out, festive shopping in full…
From white-label ATMs to a central cash utility, the Reserve Bank is reshaping how money moves across the country. Picture Credits: iStock By Aisha Zardad South Africa – South Africa is on the cusp of the largest overhaul of its cash system in decades, as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) moves to modernise how money…
Premium German cars are increasingly out of reach for most South Africans, with even entry-level models requiring top 10% incomes. Picture Credits: Mikeshouts By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Owning a premium German car in South Africa has become a luxury reserved for the country’s top earners, as the cost of entry-level models from Audi, BMW,…
R7 billion in savings and shifting habits highlighted in Pick n Pay’s 2025 Smart Shopper report. Picture Credits: Moneyweb By Aisha Zardad South Africa – Pick n Pay has released its annual Smart Shopper Unwrapped report, offering detailed insight into how South Africans shopped in 2025, based on data from more than 11 million Smart Shoppers…