R1,400 relief for homeowners and R3.65 per litre petrol pain

Here are some of the biggest stories that you may have missed this past week. Interest rate relief is expected soon in South Africa, and the forecasted cutting cycle could have a positive material impact on homeowners. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ R1,400 per month relief for homeowners in South Africa is coming]( Interest rate relief is expected soon in South Africa, and the forecasted cutting cycle could have a positive material impact on homeowners. [◼ R3.65 per litre petrol pain for South Africa]( The Russia–Ukraine war has materially impacted South Africa's petrol prices, and it has yet to recover. [◼ Standard Bank warning to South Africans earning over R25,000 per month]( New data from Standard Bank shows a concerning trend for those who earn over R25,000 per month. [◼ The woman running the biggest bank in South Africa – now worth over R400 billion]( FirstRand has a new CEO who has big plans to expand into the rest of the continent despite having a positive outlook for South Africa. [◼ Ramaphosa warns of storm brewing for South Africa]( President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that South Africa's economy, resources and lives are at serious risk if the country doesn't heed the weather forecast. [◼ Nedbank warns of new type of fraud doing the rounds in South Africa]( Nedbank has issued an alert to customers, warning of a new type of fraud doing the rounds - adding to the long list that the bank believes South Africans should be aware of. [◼ Here is the expected petrol price for August]( Mid-month data shows that motorists are likely to be disappointed by fuel prices in August - with shots fired at former US president Donald Trump throwing a spanner in the works. [◼ Criminals are after these 8 items in South Africa – and they’re looking for cars that have them]( Criminals are targeting specific cars for spesific items in South Africa. [◼ The woman running a R300 billion financial empire in South Africa]( Magda Wierzycka has gone from beginnings as a refugee, to becoming one of South Africa's richest and most successful businesspeople. [◼ Eskom load-shedding warning]( President Cyril Ramaphosa, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane, and energy experts warned that load-shedding could return. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 21-07-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic