Zuko Komisa

- The South African Reserve Bank’s MPC has unanimously voted to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The new rate is effective from 1 August.
- The decision was based on recent positive economic data and headline inflation remaining at the lower end of the target range.
- The Bank also highlighted an opportunity to achieve permanently lower inflation, hinting at a more ambitious future target.
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today announced a unanimous decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 7%. The new rate will be effective from 1 August.
The MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 7%, with effect from the 1st of August. The decision was unanimous. #SARBMPCJuly25 #Interestrates pic.twitter.com/pkgMI7IbhV
— SA Reserve Bank (@SAReserveBank) July 31, 2025
In a statement, Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted that while the global economic outlook remains uncertain, with potential risks from trade tariffs and geopolitical events, the South African economy has shown signs of resilience.
He highlighted that despite a weak start to the year, recent data suggests a pickup in the second quarter.
The MPC’s decision was also supported by the latest inflation figures. The June CPI print showed headline inflation at 3% and core inflation at 2.9%, both at the lower end of the Bank’s target range.
Although inflation is expected to rise slightly in the coming months due to food and fuel prices, it is forecast to stabilise around the target objective thereafter.
The unanimous decision reflects the committee’s confidence in the current economic trajectory and its opportunity to achieve permanently lower inflation.
The Bank noted that it had previously considered a 3% inflation objective, suggesting a move towards a more ambitious target.
The MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points, to 7%, with effect from the 1st of August. The decision was unanimous. #SARBMPCJuly25 #Interestrates Here is a summary pic.twitter.com/c4FqdM8jq3
— SA Reserve Bank (@SAReserveBank) July 31, 2025
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