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Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Budget jitters dominated as economists previewed tomorrow's medium-term budget statement, while a Just Money survey showed 65% of South Africans finding every month financially difficult.
- 18:21
Absa's Mielani Maluleke expects the National Treasury's 1.6% growth forecast for 2026 to be revised lower, as geopolitical conflicts hit commodity and fuel prices.
- 19:01
Just Money's Money and Me 2026 survey found 65% of respondents say every month is financially difficult, up from 61% in 2025, and 43% need to borrow before month end.
- 19:20
An investment strategist says South Africa has a better than 50% probability of regaining investment grade status by 2028, having been rated junk.
- 19:41
The IMF warns broad fuel price relief could cost about 4% of GDP, while transfers targeting the poorest 40% would deliver the same benefit for at most half a percentage point.
- 18:01
President Ramaphosa says too many children are failing to complete their schooling, and many young people cannot give clear reasons for dropping out.