2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (1055+ words) The South African rand is facing renewed pressure as rising oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a stronger US dollar test the currency's resilience ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting. The USD/ZAR exchange rate showed notable strength…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (721+ words) Shares of Sasol Ltd. have turned sharply bullish in 2026 as rising oil prices driven by Middle East tensions improve the outlook for the South African energy and chemicals producer. Sasol's stock has gained strong momentum in recent weeks, with the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (408+ words) Standard Bank Group, Africa's largest lender by assets, reported record earnings for 2025, though the JSE: SBK share price showed little reaction despite the strong performance. Standard Bank delivered a record headline profit of R49.2 billion for 2025, reflecting solid growth across its…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (407+ words) FlySafair decides to implement a temporary fee, despite the fact that South Africa's overall fuel supply picture is still largely steady. Just weeks after Airlink indicated it would avoid raising ticket prices, South Africa's largest low-cost airline, FlySafair, has announced…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (513+ words) Due to the recent spike in global oil prices and a declining rand, South African drivers may see a significant increase in fuel prices in April; however, a late decline in crude prices following Trump's remarks provides some respite. South…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (922+ words) The South African rand entered 2026 with surprising resilience, but rising geopolitical tensions, surging oil prices, and renewed dollar strength are beginning to test that stability. The USD/ZAR exchange rate fell into the mid-R16 range in late January, reflecting improved sentiment…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (303+ words) South Africa's banking giant FirstRand delivered solid half-year results, supported by stronger fee income and lending margins despite modest pressure on credit quality. FirstRand, South Africa's second-largest bank by assets, reported a positive set of half-year results on Thursday, supported…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (726+ words) The USD/ZAR ratio has gone again beyond R16 as a result of escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, despite the surprise strength of the South African currency at the beginning of 2026. Despite ongoing global uncertainties, the South African rand entered 2026 with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (511+ words) Despite increasing output and fortifying its hedging program, Sasol Limited reported a steep drop in earnings as lower oil prices severely reduced profitability. Sasol's net income plunged 95% to 241 million rand ($15 million) in the six months through December, down from 4.6 billion…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago  (726+ words) The South African rand has opened 2026 with surprising resilience, as global tariff developments, steady SARB policy, and reform momentum provide cautious support despite persistent external risks. The South African rand began 2026 on firm footing, benefiting from a softer U.S. dollar, stable…...