Affordability check: should you buy a home in 2026
With affordability improving, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for aspirant homebuyers. Lower deposit requirements – especially for first-time buyers – combined with...
Resetting for 2026 Three Market Trends South African Traders Cannot Ignore
By Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI Financial Group South Africa
"As we enter 2026, traders must understand that the big forces shaping markets have shifted gears.
"If...
How to make your financial resolutions stick in 2026
January often starts with good intentions - and a bank balance that tells a different story. After the festive season, many South Africans feel...
39% of South Africans worry about their income: Tips to boost...
JustMoney’s large-scale survey, Money & Me, reveals that more than a third of South Africans are worried about their income; and little wonder, with...
Setting achievable financial goals for 2026 will benefit your pocket
As South Africans look ahead to 2026, New Year’s resolutions continue to focus on health and wellness, but financial wellbeing is quickly catching up.
Recent...
WHAT SOUTH AFRICA’s G20 MOMENT MEANS FOR EVERYDAY INVESTORS IN 2026
By Zihaad Israfil, CEO of CFI Financial Group South Africa
"South Africa hosted the G20 Summit in November, and though most of the headlines focused on...
The Jozi reality behind “cheap” homes, what distressed property listings really...
Jozigist captures Johannesburg as it really is layered, pressured, ambitious, and shaped by money realities that don’t always make headlines.
Right now, many Joburgers scrolling...
How your food deliveries and Uber drives could help you buy...
With a favourable lending environment and a relatively stable rand, 2026 may be an ideal time to apply for a bond. But for the...
Navigating festive finances
The festive season can be testing for even financially disciplined consumers, and by the time South Africans return to work, many will have spent...
OLX Group reports record profitability with 49% margin and strong 22%...
Amsterdam, November 2025 - OLX Group ("OLX"), a global online classifieds leader with nearly 60 million daily listings across seven markets and a subsidiary of...
Your future starts here: Why a career in the automotive sector...
Grade 12 learners’ final examinations are well underway across the country, and many are beginning to wonder what comes next. University isn’t the only...
From offer to ownership – tips for a watertight property purchase
The decision to buy or sell a home is an emotional and often life-changing moment. As much as it signifies a substantial long-term investment,...
Start Early: Why Retirement Planning Should Begin in Your 30s
October 2025 - More South Africans are starting to save for retirement in their twenties, yet many still feel financially unprepared for the future. According...
CFI Tops $1.55 Trillion in Q3 Trading Volume, Sets New Monthly...
Dubai, UAE – October 2025 – CFI Financial Group, the region’s leading online trading provider, continues its upward trajectory, closing Q3 2025 with USD 1.55 trillion...
South Africa’s Multi-Discipline Motorsport Star Anthony Raynard Eyes 2026 Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally's bike section is widely regarded as the ultimate test of skill and endurance. South African motorsport talent Anthony Raynard is now...
Research shows unsecured credit is mainly used for emergencies, renovations and...
The way people use credit often reveals more about their economic reality than income statistics ever could. And, in an economy where financial shocks...
Hayo Joins the GLF to Drive Global Digital Infrastructure Innovation
Hayo Joins the GLF to Collaborate with International Connectivity Leaders and Drive Global Digital Infrastructure Innovation
Hayo will share insights and collaborate with GLF experts...
