In an interview with the Mail & Guardian, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains why stabilising South Africa’s debt marks a turning point for the fiscus and why rail reform, infrastructure delivery and fiscal discipline will determine whether the shift can be sustained. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa’s debt trajectory has reached a turning […]
As Iranian conflict rattles oil markets and raises economic risks for South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is building a scenario plan to assess the implications for the country
The Universal Basic Income Coalition said the government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries
The city faces grant cuts unless a credible recovery plan is submitted, as tensions grow in the governing coalition
A raft of financial reports are available for public inspection to serve as early warning systems of trouble
The private healthcare sector and medical aid schemes have warned that, if they are excluded, it would damage the entire system
The recent drama over the budget spotlights the need to scrutinise our financial institutions, the treasury in particular
In its budget review, the treasury flagged Transnet’s high debt levels, saying it needs to make faster progress on its plan to improve operations and finances
The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation
Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services