Treasury takes aim at savings costs

Compulsory fund preservation and simplifying products are among the options highlighted in the treasury's discussion document.
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SA economy showing signs of stability

Treasury's Lungisa Fuzile says the economy is on a more sure footing but the target growth of 7% will not come without fixing infrastructure backlogs.
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Europe woes could raise SA bonds, says Treasury

The debt crisis in Europe could hit local bonds if it worsens, pushing yields higher than expected as the continent holds 35% of government's debt.
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Jobs at a premium -- cost, that is

A youth subsidy that would get people working at a fraction of the IDC's costs will only start next year.
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Tips for Pravin

You can't send "Tips to Trevor" any more, but Pravin Gordhan is keeping the tradition alive.
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Gordhan eyed as Manuel's successor

Pravin Gordhan, head of South Africa's tax authority, is the frontrunner to succeed Finance Minister Trevor Manuel if he is moved to another post.
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SABC camps fight for control

A forensic report leaked to the M&G shows the SABC board is split into two camps, fighting over political control and editorial independence.
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Securely lacking common sense

When it comes to the treasury, common sense does eventually prevail; it just takes a while.
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Court ruling a small relief for bus operators

A court order forcing government to pay about R300-million for its outstanding bus subsidy payments was an interim solution, Satawu said on Thursday.
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Mboweni: Inflation must be tackled

Broad-based price increases in South Africa's economy showed there was a problem that needed to be "handled", Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni said on Tuesday. Speaking in Johannesburg, he also warned that, in general, faster inflation meant tighter monetary policy.
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