Pravin Gordhan is a prominent South African politician, born on April 12, 1949, in Durban. He notably served as Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2014 and again from 2015 to 2017, implementing vital economic policies. Gordhan also held roles in public enterprises and governance, advocating for transparency, accountability, and combating corruption during his career. His contributions have been crucial to South Africa's economic development and stability.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has launched the office of the tax ombud, which will be run by retired judge Bernard Ngoepe.
South Africa will confidently meet its budget deficit target of 4% GDP after the revenue service exceeded its tax target.
Gordhan offers new incentives for a programme that he sees as being key to youth employment.
The government expects to grow its tax base by allowing companies to increase the amount they can transfer out of South Africa in foreign capital.
Unspent funds will be allocated elsewhere if projects aren’t implemented, warns Gordhan.
Can he contain the public sector wage bill without sparking more devastating strikes?
High and low earners also found some cheer in a budget focused on stimulating growth.
The M&G’s business desk discusses Pravin Gordhan’s Budget – reading between the lines and analysing what it means for the average South African.
Cosatu has cautiously welcomed Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech, while Numsa reiterated its rejection of the employment tax incentive scheme.
From education receiving the largest individual allocation to the social security increase, we look at how the R1.25-trillion budget has been divvied.
Analysts are positive about Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s fifth budget. There is concern however that the good news can easily turn sour.
Activists says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan misrepresented the true state of the country’s health in his budget speech.
The Rural Health Advocacy Project says the budget was "disappointing" as it does not make provision for improvements in healthcare service delivery.
Capital expenditure by major state-owned companies has been projected to reach R381.9-billion over the next three years, says the national treasury.
Treasury will increase funds to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, which is likely to help more than 500 000 students per year.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s final Budget speech before elections in May is a masterplan to please the masses.
The Budget and Expenditure Monitoring Forum, and the Call for Budget Justice imagined what they would say if they were the minister of finance.
From the DA hoping to hear about cutting state spending to Numsa’s demand for decent jobs, here’s what some groups expect from the budget speech.
Join our live video to discuss Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech – all the highlights, lowlights, and surprises.
Court cases involving e-tolling on Gauteng highways have cost the taxpayer over R6-million in legal fees, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
This week, SA’s finance minister will give his budget address while the US Federal Reserve chief is set to resume her testimony on monetary policy.
Alliance leaders are lobbying for a black African to replace Pravin Gordhan as finance minister.
Slow growth, a rising deficit — and an election — leave the finance minister little room to manoeuvre.
A number of private portfolio exits could spark several companies to list on the stock exchange, says the top underwriter of IPOs.
The press ombud has ordered the Sunday Times to apologise to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for an inaccurate report.
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Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza’s office says the purchase of three luxury vehicles worth R5-million was for security.
Thandi Modise’s office says her R1.3-million car was not bought to defy Pravin Gordhan’s call for stricter monetary control by civil servants.
Provincial transport MEC Raymond Elisha says no laws were broken when North West premier Thandi Modise spent R1.3-million on a new car.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s office has downplayed rumours that he is set to leave politics after next year’s election.
A accomodative monetary stance should be maintained while inflation allows for it, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Speaking at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says South Africans are lacking in hope and optimism for the country.