Investec sees South Africa regaining investment-grade rating by 2028
Investec strategist says a credible mid-term budget could push Moody’s and S&P toward an upgrade, with full investment grade possible by 2028.
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Reserve Bank payments system to open to non-bank operators from mid-2027
The Reserve Bank payments system opens to telecoms, fintechs and retailers from mid-2027. See the timeline, November rules and cash plan.
Gerrie Fourie on Capitec: think client first, then risk
Former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie explains the client-first thinking behind the bank on a Peregrine Capital podcast, set against Capitec's latest interim results.
PSG Financial Services assets reach R594.1bn as interim earnings rise 5%
PSG Financial Services assets under management rose 15% to R594.1 billion in the six months to 31 August 2026, with a 22.0 cent interim dividend.
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CIPC annual returns and beneficial ownership filing in South Africa: deadlines, fees, penalties and how to file
- Company annual return fees by turnover
- Affected and non-affected companies
- Annual returns
WordPress.com vs self-hosted WordPress: why so many small businesses overpay for a website
- Is WordPress.com the same company as the WordPress software?
- Can I move a WordPress.com site to self-hosted WordPress later?
- Does cheaper hosting mean worse performance?
Establishing a business in South Africa: what it takes to outlast the founder
- 1. Ownership records that are accurate, not just technically filed
- 2. A written succession plan, before it is needed
- 3. Intellectual property and brand value the business actually owns
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Test a planned investment against South Africa's business visa rules: the R5 million capital, the 60% local staffing test, sector lists, a dated timeline, costs and a document checklist you can print or download.
Open toolLate Payment & Debt Recovery Toolkit
Work out the interest you can legally claim on unpaid invoices, see which route fits your debt, and generate a letter of demand, statement of account or acknowledgement of debt, built on South African law.
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Generate an NDA, service level agreement, independent contractor agreement, website terms, shareholders agreement, SEFA-ready business plan or a cash flow and break-even model, filled with your own business details.
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Generate CCMA-compliant employment contracts, warnings, disciplinary notices, Section 189 retrenchment packs, PIPs and separation agreements, filled with your own company and employee details.
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Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: the numbers going in and what to watch
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 21 October, and here are the sourced numbers going in, the pressures and what economists expect.
