Given Majola

Property Journalist

How a repo rate reduction could boost consumer confidence in South Africa

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Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, discusses the potential benefits of an interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank, including increased ...

Rising rental prices in Cape Town's northern suburbs amid economic challenges

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The rental market in Bellville, Durbanville, and Parow is thriving, driven by increased demand and a slight VAT increase, according to property experts.

How a VAT hike could affect consumer spending and Property markets

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Real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, as property prices have the potential to rise.

Affordable housing close to you in Cape Town? Why Nimbyism is still rife

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The idea that affordable housing could be built close to economic hubs leaves the Nimbys (Not In My Backyarders) up in arms as they fear property prices will drop ...

Eskom’s 12. 7% electricity tariff increase will knock out South Africans’ wins from interest rate cut

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South Africans can brace for an electricity tariff increase in April. This means saving of a mere R170 for those owning a R1m home, will hardly make a dent in the ...

As Interest Rate cut looms, South Africans hold back on spending

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There remains mixed feelings from economists about whether the cut will indeed be announced and if so, how big; however, most are predicting a 25 basis points cut. ...

Motorists in townships, rural areas on average only buy R100-R200 fuel- FRA

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This as the AA said that according to data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), motorists can expect a slight increase to fuel in April while diesel users can expect ...

New bilateral protocol for SA to export oranges to Vietnam is good news ahead of export season

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa in a joint statement this week said Vietnam offered ...

Debt defaults balloon in last quarter with mid-to-high affluence consumers under financial strain

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The index revealed that rolling default behaviour deteriorated from 3. 97 to 4. 68 – a relative change of 18%.

2023 was one of hardest years SA consumers ever had to face – DebtBusters

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Average interest rates for unsecured debt were now at an eight-year high of 25. 6%.

Chicken meat shortage looms in South Africa due to devastating avian influenza outbreak

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The veterinarian said the spread appeared to be slowing down but only because there were no more birds left to infect.

Debate about who must create jobs in the country misses the point

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Opinion: We should rather ask how do we fix the labour environment which is unfortunately favourable to men than it is to the larger population of women.

Dube Tradeport targeting R18bn investments

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The Dube Tradeport (DTP), one of KwaZulu-Natal?s Special Economic Zone(SEZ), is targeting R18 billion worth of private sector investments.

PICS: Safer cash handling system for retailers

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Cash Connect?s joint chief executive, Richard Phillips, said the new product was a major improvement on their earlier product

Businesses are reminded to renew licences by month-end

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The city’s business licensing manager, Qondi Liqwa, said on Wednesday this was a process conducted annually under Section 15(1) of the Businesses Regulations in ...

KZN launches ride-hailing app for meter taxis

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KwaZulu-Natal Meter Taxi Alliance launches its own mobile app, aiming to shake up the industry in the province.

Slain Durban cop was family's breadwinner

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A Durban police officer, who was shot dead while responding to a robbery at a garage, was a man dedicated to looking after his family.

Hammarsdale drug, crime blitz after family massacre

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KZN MEC for Community Safety Mxolisi Kaunda is giving “full attention” to the drug and crime problems in Hammarsdale after recent family massacre.

Dusi Marathon participants ready for the oarsome task

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This year's Dusi Canoe Marathon is expected to attract as many as 2 000 paddlers, and organisers say they are ready to go.

Murdered IFP leader was threatened

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An IFP branch leader who was shot and killed at the weekend had been receiving death threats.

Man nabbed after killing cop with pick handle

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A man was arrested after he allegedly beaten a 41-year-old policewoman to death with a pick handle.

Memorial service for gospel star

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Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane was yesterday described as a humble man who had always been there for his family. Mourners gathered at the eThekwini Community Church ...

Senzo’s dad on Kelly tell-all: How dare she!

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Senzo Meyiwa’s father slams remarks made by Kelly Khumalo on TV, including her decision to keep his grandchild away from him.

'Drunken Cassper gave necklace to fan'

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Some of Cassper Nyovest’s Facebook fans have accused the musician of being drunk when he performed in Durban.