The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.8 in May from 50.0 in April, indicating growth for the first time since November 2024. A PMI reading above 50 indicates ...

Because the South African rand is a weaker currency — running about 20 to a U.S. dollar — running studies in South Africa costs a fraction of what it does in the United States.

If you’re sending money from the UK to South Africa you’ll want to ensure you get the most rand for your pound. We look at the various options for overseas transfers, weighing up the pros and ...