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Issue #002 -- LIVE
The recovery is uneven
Some indicators are improving while confidence, financing and margins remain under pressure.
10 October 2026
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Issue #002 / Executive snapshot --
The recovery is uneven
Some business indicators are improving, but output, confidence, financing conditions and operating costs remain under pressure.
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The rate hike changes the picture
The policy rate is 7.25%, increasing borrowing costs while growth remains mixed.
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The October fuel shock
Petrol 93 rose by R3.12/l from 7 October, creating a new margin test for transport-exposed businesses.
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EMP501 is open
Employers should reconcile PAYE, UIF and SDL and submit the return by 31 October 2026.
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