A start-up Act that changes exchange control, tax and labour laws will help innovation-driven tech start-ups thrive
Steep fuel price hikes are the result of higher levies, which came into effect this week, as well as a turbulent international oil market
A scaled-down labour inspectorate will leave vulnerable workers at the mercy of ‘unscrupulous employers’
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The already turbulent labour market could see more strain if aspiring students lose out
Experts say there is no evidence yet to show that government-funded employment schemes work long term
The threat to the president’s rule comes not from the opposition, but from within the ANC
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says his department will ensure the state capture commission is afforded the financial resources to complete its work, despite the treasury’s uncertainty
The fund – the main safety net for unemployed workers – will run at an almost R20-billion deficit
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Something has to give Mr Mboweni
Last year, the finance minister noted that increased government spending has failed to promote growth over the past decade
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has the difficult task of kick-starting a stalled economy while also cutting on spending