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Small Business Grants South Africa 2025: The Guide (How to Apply, Who Qualifies, How Much) South African entrepreneurs are actively hunting for non-repayable funding in 2025. This guide pulls together the real grant windows, amounts, and links to official sources—plus sector and province-specific options you might be missing. Fast answers (so you can zero in…
Takealot Launches Home Loan Hub in S.A South Africa’s biggest online retailer, Takealot, has expanded beyond electronics, groceries, and daily essentials—this time moving into the world of property finance. The e-commerce giant has officially launched a Home Loan Hub, a digital platform that allows South Africans to apply for and compare home loans online. In…
U.S. Tariffs and South Africa’s Jobs Crisis: How a 30% Trade Shock Could Reshape the Economy South Africa is no stranger to economic shocks. From rolling blackouts to currency volatility, the country has learned to live with uncertainty. But the latest challenge — a 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African goods…
The Latest Unemployment Numbers The Wake-Up Call We Can’t Afford to Ignore If you’ve been job hunting for months — or even years — you probably didn’t need Statistics South Africa’s latest data to tell you things are bad. But the numbers are still a gut punch: unemployment is not just high, it’s one of…
The State of E-Commerce in South Africa 2025 The Digital Shopping Boom Over the past decade, South Africa’s retail landscape has undergone a massive transformation. Shopping no longer begins with a trip to the mall — it starts with a tap on a smartphone screen. The country’s e-commerce sector has matured from a niche convenience…
Inflation Target Showdown A Policy Rift with Real-World Consequences South Africans are no strangers to economic uncertainty. From load shedding to fluctuating fuel prices, citizens and businesses alike have learned to adapt to unpredictable financial terrain. But in mid-2025, a different kind of economic storm brewed—one not in the streets or markets, but in the…
The Hidden Cost of Corruption Corruption in South Africa is not just a political issue — it is an economic cancer. Every year, billions of rands are siphoned from the national budget, productivity stalls, investor confidence dips, and businesses are left to navigate a distorted playing field. From load shedding tied to Eskom procurement fraud…
SA GDP Stagnation: Why South Africa’s Economic Growth Keeps Underperforming South Africa, a nation celebrated for its vast potential and sophisticated economic infrastructure, is facing a severe and prolonged period of economic stagnation. For business professionals and investors, understanding the root causes of this underperformance is essential for navigating the market. The country’s Gross Domestic…
The 30% Tariff on South African Goods South Africa woke up to a harsh new trade reality today: the United States has officially slapped a 30% tariff on all South African goods entering its borders. This isn’t just a minor policy shift — it’s a dramatic escalation in global trade tensions with direct consequences for…
What R350 Grant Recipients Teach Us About Micro-Economies and Informal Trade in South Africa In a country grappling with record-high unemployment and deep inequality, South Africa’s R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant — a lifeline for over 8 million recipients — has become more than just a survival mechanism. It’s quietly fuelling a network…
