Tighten your belt and let Kganyago get on with it

There’s a lot of grousing about the Reserve Bank and high interest rates, but the governor knows what he’s doing

21 April 2024 - 00:00 By Sunday Times Editorial

Except for those with large bank deposits, a great many of us are battling to keep our heads above water. With the repo rate seemingly stuck at a 14-year high of 8.25%, consumers are living through tough times. And the picture is hardly likely to improve any time soon...

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