Why the debate over prime does, and doesn’t matter The SARB will have to explain – plainly – why moving a reference rate does not automatically move the price of risk… by Vernon Wessels January 19, 2026 Analysis·Economy & Markets
Why the SARB pulled the trigger on the 3% ‘target’ SARB deputy governor Fundi Tshazibana explains why the MPC pushed for a 3% inflation target now – anchoring expectations even as Treasury pushes back… by Vernon Wessels August 22, 2025 Economy & Markets
Kganyago sets his inflation anchor at 3% The SARB has lowered its inflation target to 3% as it cut rates to a three-year low, a shift that could cut ultimately save… by Vernon Wessels August 1, 2025 Economy & Markets
Kganyago ‘locks in’ on 3% inflation target The SARB has cut rates and signalled a 3% inflation target – its biggest policy change in decades. Markets are already buying in… by Vernon Wessels May 30, 2025 Economy & Markets
The SARB could’ve cut rates. Could a short recession loom? Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago faced dissension in the ranks during the most recent meeting of the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) he heads,… by Vernon Wessels July 22, 2024 Economy & Markets
1 The four rules of investing (and why simple is so hard) January 21, 2026 Becoming a better investor is deceptively simple. Good investing is…
3 Open letter to Piet Viljoen: Why King can keep feral firms in check January 20, 2026 Out-of-control executive pay and mute shareholders are why listed South…
4 RIP Davos, the birthplace of ‘woke banks’ and ‘lab-grown meat’ January 20, 2026 The WEF in Davos is nothing less than an expensive…