While many prominent economists and financial groups are anticipating a 25-basis-point interest rate cut today, South Africans are being warned to also brace for the Reserve Bank to hold rates for longer.
The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce its final interest rate decision for 2025 later today, with many expecting one last bit of relief before a longer holding period as South Africa settles into its new 3% inflation target.
Markets have put an 88% chance of a 25bps cut to rates following Wednesday’s inflation…
Climate Change Effects: The country is experiencing the effects of climate change,
including increased frequency of droughts and extreme weather events.

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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is the Rainbow Nation.
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Shebeen – an unlicensed bar [sha-been] These are unlicensed bars usually found in low-income suburbs located outside of the major towns and cities, more commonly known as ‘the townships’.