Critics dismiss treasury’s claims that the increase in value-added tax is the best way forward
The budget should placate ratings agencies, but analysts say we need solid political leadership and policy reforms to evade full-blown junk status
The budget outlines the risks they pose but there are plans to mitigate against them
The salaries of public servants will test the president’s resolve in finding a solution to the government’s spending problem
He has very little room to manoeuvre – and the ratings agencies will be watching very closely
The state asset manager is under fire and now the power utility has little option but to cut costs
The former civil servant who turned around the Land Bank has a much bigger job ahead
Amendments will be challenged if they curtail the state’s ability to promote local manufacturing
The utility faces an immediate cash-flow problem and tougher deep-seated challenges
The hangover from Brian Molefe’s controversial resignation and attempted reinstatement at Eskom may not be over.