Eight major South African banks contributed R90.45 billion in taxes and tax-related payments in 2024, representing nearly 5% of government revenue and 1.24% of GDP.
South African-born billionaire Nathan Kirsh is set to become richer than Johann Rupert after the $29.1 billion sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot to Sysco, earning an estimated $20.3 billion from his 70% stake.
The Department of Home Affairs has extended its visa concession by 15 months, allowing affected foreign nationals to remain in the country legally while application backlogs are being cleared.
Fuel prices in South Africa will rise sharply from 1 April due to global oil market disruptions and a weaker rand, with a temporary tax cut providing limited relief.