Trevor's bold but boring budget

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's budget on Wednesday preached his age-old message of prudent fiscal policy, efficiency and sustainability.

Tax relief, what tax relief?

According to Finance Minister Manuel, there will be R13,6-billion of tax relief for individuals in this year's tax period. But don't be fooled.

Greening the budget

Greenies should approve Manuel's environmental fiscal reforms, which include incentives for efficient energy use and clean development projects.

Budget highlights Scorpions successes

The successful track record of the soon to be disbanded Scorpions was confirmed in the 2009 budget tabled by Minister Trevor Manuel on Wednesday.

SA ramps up spending to fight slowing growth

SA ramped up spending in its 2009 budget but cut taxes to counter a global slowdown and boost an economy seen limping to its lowest rate of growth.

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