Warning for shopping malls and petrol stations, and Trouble for homeowners

Here are some of the biggest stories that you may have missed this past week. Experts have warned that criminals are increasingly targeting retail stores and garage shops—and South Africans are advised to exercise extra caution. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Warning for shopping malls and petrol stations in South Africa]( Experts have warned that criminals are increasingly targeting retail stores and garage shops—and South Africans are advised to exercise extra caution. [◼ Trouble for homeowners in South Africa – even in complexes and estates]( Lightstone’s SIE trends, along with the decline in property sales in South Africa over the past 24 years, paint a worrying picture of distressed sales. [◼ What you need to earn to live a 'decent' life in South Africa]( New data shows what South Africans need to earn every month to live a 'decent life' in 2024, giving them cover for basic necessities and some to spare. [◼ Bad news for coffee lovers in South Africa]( Food disinflation in South Africa has stalled - with Stats SA noting some categories where prices are still sky-high. [◼ 10 suburbs where South Africa’s young middle class want to live – and what they’re paying]( These are the 10 suburbs in South Africa where the country's young 'emerging' middle class are buying up property. [◼ R230 prepaid electricity price shock next month – and more hikes to come]( Prepaid electricity users in Joburg are in for a nasty surprise in July as sweeping changes to the municipality's price structures are set to hit households where it hurts. [◼ SARS warns taxpayers to check their bank details]( Tax season is almost upon us, and SARS is urging taxpayers to get their affairs in order before auto-assessments start rolling out. [◼ Say goodbye to these 10 cars in South Africa in 2024]( These 10 cars are planned to be discontinued in South Africa after 2024. [◼ Alarm bells for two of South Africa’s biggest employers]( Two major South African employment sectors are in distress and cutting jobs as a consequence. [◼ Interest rate relief for South Africa is coming]( Investors and economists are expecting interest rates to be cut in the near future, with prices remaining stable across the country. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 23-06-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic