Stats SA data shows uptick in retail sales for April

A person picks out clothing in a store Stats SA data shows that retail trade sales showed a significant improvement in April compared to March 2025. Sales increased by 5.1 % year-on-year in April 2025. The largest positive contributors were general dealers and retailers in textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods. Seasonally adjusted retail trade…

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SA close to leaving grey list as FATF plans final visit

FATF flag The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is expected to conduct an on-site visit in South Africa, which is the final step before a country can be considered for removal from the grey list. South Africa has made significant progress in completing all the required 22 recommended action items, outlined in the Action Plan…

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Pikitup warns public about fake job advertisement

Pikitup logo 1 minute Johannesburg’s waste management entity, Pikitup, is warning the public about a fake job advertisement circulating on social media and online job sites. The advertisement falsely claims Pikitup is hiring general workers. The scam appears to be a modified version of a legitimate Pikitup job posting from May 2024. Pikitup spokesperson Muzi…

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May’s CPI remains unchanged at 2.8%

FILE | A woman does her shopping at a grocery store in South Africa. 1 minute The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has remained unchanged at 2.8% in May following a slight uptick in April, up from 2.7% recorded in March. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has released the data showing that the only category contributing to…

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