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SARB Hikes Rates to 7%: Economists Debate Inflation, Growth & What Comes Next

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The Reserve Bank has raised the repo rate by 25bps to 7% as fuel inflation spikes and global risks intensify. PwC’s Lullu Krugel and Momentum’s Tshiamo Masike join our panel to unpack the split MPC vote, the downgrade to SA’s growth outlook, and the rising threat of imported inflation. We also explore the impact on households, business confidence, and whether more tightening is on the cards for 2026.
29 May 6AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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