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Gauteng motorists could face another substantial fuel price increase in October 2026, with petrol 95 projected to rise by R3.06 a litre and petrol 93 by R2.87. Central Energy Fund figures reported on Monday, 28 September, indicate that inland petrol 95 could reach R29.98 a litre when the next adjustment takes effect on Wednesday, 7 October. The projected increases could affect motorists, commuters and businesses across Gauteng, although the final prices have not yet been officially confirmed.

South Africans approaching retirement could receive significantly different pension incomes depending on how their investments perform when they stop working. Retirement fund comparisons presented by Old Mutual Corporate at an Institute of Retirement Funds Africa conference show how a market crash can affect the savings available to retirees. The findings highlight a financial risk that Gauteng workers need to understand before retirement planning.

South Africans receiving a SARS tax refund in 2026 have an important decision to make as billions of rand flow back to taxpayers during the current filing season. By the end of 1 July, more than 1.9 million taxpayers had been auto assessed and about R8 billion in refunds had been paid within 72 hours, according to the South African Revenue Service.

South African motorists could see petrol and diesel prices fall again in August 2026 if the current trend in international oil prices and the rand exchange rate continues through the rest of July. Early Central Energy Fund data indicates an over-recovery on petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin, but the final adjustment of the fuel price will only be confirmed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy at month-end.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has opened the 2026 tax season, with auto-assessments issued from 1 to 12 July and manual submissions opening on 13 July. SARS says more than 1.9 million taxpayers had already been auto-assessed by the end of the first day, with about R8 billion in refunds paid within 72 hours.

With property remaining one of the biggest financial investments South Africans make, understanding how to qualify for a home loan is an important first step towards homeownership.

Discover 43 high-paying jobs in South Africa that surpass the national average salary of R29,290 per month in 2025. Explore sectors, qualifications, and career tips to maximize your earning potential.

Gauteng aims to create more than 450,000 jobs by 2030 through an ambitious economic growth strategy focused on investment, industrialisation and entrepreneurship. The province’s vision was unpacked during a recent episode of Gauteng Lifve, where Gauteng Department of Economic Development Head Motlatjo Moholwa discussed how government plans to accelerate growth and strengthen Gauteng’s position as South Africa’s economic powerhouse. The conversation provides valuable insight into the province’s long-term economic plans and what they could mean for businesses, investors, job seekers and residents across Gauteng.

South Africans are facing another shake-up with fuel prices changing from 3 June 2026, with petrol increasing by R1.43 per litre while diesel prices decrease by as much as R3.24 per litre. The latest adjustments announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) will affect millions of motorists, businesses and commuters across Gauteng.