South Africa, Oct. 15 -- This is according to the latest Ask Africa Orange Index which also announced Rand Merchant Bank (private banking category) as its 2025 overall winner.

2025 Ask Africa Orange Index: Extended retail winners

Automotive: BMW Group SA

Petrol Stations - Forecourt: Total Energies Petrol Stations -

Petrol Stations - Convenience Store: Sasol

Casual Dining: RocoMamas

Fast Food / Takeaways: RocoMamas

Managing time

The Ask Africa Orange Index findings paint a picture of a resilient yet fatigued population. Signs of savings fatigue are emerging, and the energy for continual austerity is waning, says the Index.

Consumers are managing cash flow week by week, seeking micro-moments of ease and fairness in everyday spendin...