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Be Their Present, Be Present, Shyftmas, Family Reunion, Geoffrey Lydall, Nigel Andrews,  Elizabeth Andrews
Family
19 December 2025A Shyftmas wish that came true
Festive season flights are expensive, making it difficult for South Africans abroad to reunite with loved ones. This Shyftmas, we set out to change that. After hundreds of heartfelt entries, one story stood out – Geoffrey Lydall’s. Here’s how Shyft helped reunite his family for the holidays.
SA outlook, GDP forecast, rand, fixed investment
Investing
19 December 2025Will 2026 be the year that South Africa shines?
South Africa could be on the brink of a turnaround. In a recent Standard Bank webinar, SA Equity Strategist Deanne Gordon shared why local equities, the rand, and growth prospects may all see a lift in 2026. From structural reforms to stable inflation, find out why she believes this might finally be South Africa’s time to shine.
Ask an Analyst, Ya'eesh Patel, SA retail outlook
Investing
10 December 2025SA retail: What to expect this festive season and in 2026
In the first episode of Ask an Analyst, Standard Bank Group Securities’ Ya’eesh Patel unpacks the state of South African retail heading into the 2025 festive season. He explores the headwinds, tailwinds, and consumer trends that will shape the year ahead.



Frequently asked questions

To use Shyft, you must be a permanent resident of South Africa (someone who holds a valid South African green identity document or identity card), a foreign national residing in South Africa, or a Botswana resident. You must be 18 years or older.

Shyft is available to both Standard Bank/Stanbic and non-Standard Bank/Stanbic customers who are permanent residents of South Africa or Botswana. However, foreign nationals residing in South Africa must hold an active Standard Bank account to sign up for Shyft.

The app is free to download and use, but charges apply for certain transactions. Charges are displayed before each transaction is completed in the app, so you will always know exactly how much you are being charged and what the sum total of your transaction is.

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