Budget Deficit

SA’s current account deficit widens

Article Sibongile Khumalo - 21 Jun 2018

The deficit came after seven consecutive quarterly surpluses.

Zuma budget hole leaves SA with tough decisions on tax

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Feb 2018

With growth in SA lagging that of peers after a second recession in less than a decade, tax collections have dwindled

Gigaba gives markets the jitters

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Oct 2017

His mini-budget speech promised a lush harvest, but analysts say a famine of ideas and a drought of solid assurances failed to convince investors

Nene may abandon deficit targets as downgrade threat looms

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 20 Oct 2015

With the nation's credit rating in terrible shape, SA's finance minister may be forced to downgrade growth and tax forecasts in his mid-term budget.

Nene: SA to curb debt growth as economy weakens

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 21 Jul 2014

The finance minister said government is committed to lowering the budget deficit but a sluggish economic growth outlook will present a challenge.

SA collects more tax revenue than expected

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Apr 2014

South Africa will confidently meet its budget deficit target of 4% GDP after the revenue service exceeded its tax target.

SA debt climbs as Gordhan pledges spending curbs

Article Rene Vollgraaff - 23 Oct 2013

South Africa's debt will make up 48% of the gross domestic product in the medium term, a pace which one economist describes as "frightening".

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Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

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Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders