How Do I Invest in Gold in South Africa?
Krugerrands, a gold ETF, mining shares or CFDs. Gold coins carry no VAT, silver bullion carries 15%, and SARS taxes each route differently.
How Do I Buy Bitcoin and Crypto Safely in South Africa?
Crypto platforms now need an FSCA licence, and CARF means SARS receives your transaction data. Here is how to buy, store, and declare it properly.
How Do I Invest in ETFs in South Africa?
JSE-listed ETFs are exempt from securities transfer tax and buy dozens of companies in one trade. Here is how they work and what they really cost.
Why Has Bitcoin Fallen 45% From Its October 2025 Record High?
Bitcoin surged past $126,000 in October 2025, then fell to around $58,000 by August 2026.
Why Is SAA Accepting Bitcoin for Flights, and What It Means
SAA became the first major African airline to accept Bitcoin for flight bookings in March 2026.
How Does Gold Trading Work in South Africa?
Most South African traders trade gold via CFDs rather than physical gold.
How Does Silver Trading Work Compared to Gold?
Silver CFDs work similarly to gold CFDs but typically show higher volatility relative to price.
How Does Oil Trading Work for South African Traders?
South Africans typically trade Brent Crude via CFDs.
How Does Platinum Trading Work in South Africa?
Platinum CFDs work similarly to gold CFDs, with particular relevance to South African traders given the country's significant global platinum production..
How Does Trading Agricultural Commodities Work?
Agricultural commodity CFDs let traders speculate on prices like corn, wheat, and soybeans, driven by weather, seasonal cycles, and global supply factors..
What Is Natural Gas Trading and Is It Available to South Africans?
Natural gas CFDs are available through many brokers, characterised by high volatility tied to weather patterns and seasonal demand cycles..
How Does Trading Platinum Group Metals Other Than Platinum Work?
Palladium and rhodium are tradeable platinum group metals beyond platinum itself, available through some brokers with their own distinct supply and demand dynamics..