How much South Africans spent on Valentines in 2025?

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GUEST - Tumelo Ramugondo – Head of Credit Card | Standard Bank SA
Valentine’s Day 2025 saw South Africans opening their wallets in record numbers, with double-digit growth in both volume and value. But what were the spending patterns this year, and how did they compare to last Valentine’s Day?
We’re joined by Tumelo Ramugondo, Head of Credit Cards at Standard Bank SA, to break down the insights from the bank’s 2025 Valentine’s Day spending data.
17 Feb 2025 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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