The MPC unanimously held the policy rate at 6.75% on 26 March 2026. SARB said February inflation was 3.0% but warned that the Middle East shock and higher energy prices could lift near-term inflation and delay the rate-cut path.
The practical property impact
The hold preserved the prevailing prime-rate environment for mortgage borrowers while signalling that expected easing could be postponed if inflation pressure persisted.
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