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
Spending cuts and VAT increase mean everyone will contribute to free higher education
Gigaba says that by enabling new businesses with new ideas to emerge and thrive, “we are radically transforming patterns of production in the economy”
Public service unions negotiating wage increases blame budget constraints on reckless governance
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
A report by Student Village shows that students spent the most on home loan repayments, rent, car payments and clothes.
The increased taxation for high-income earners must be accompanied by fiscal discipline, budget analysts say.
‘Lastly, economics makes the difference between wealth creation and wealth inheritance.’
Brazil’s leader has called the budget approval a ‘beautiful victory’ for planned austerity measures
A strengthened rand and an increase in investor confidence follows the finance minister’s policy statement which has been welcomed by many economists.
South Africa has reached an economic crossroads and the finance minister has outlined a three-point plan that is going to affect everyone.
The liquidity crunch gripping Zimbabwe has paralysed the operations of Parliament, and both its houses have been forced to adjourn until January 29.
Finance minister wants time to think so that he can do things differently.
M&G reporters Thalia Holmes and Chantelle Benjamin tell us why Pravin Gordhan is so set on getting the state to save well and spend smart.
Zuma has another bout of foot-in-mouth, Pravin trims the fat and the "White Widow" thinks Osama is the bomb.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has little room to manoeuvre despite his tough medium-term budget cuts.
The city will spend R30-billion on capital projects over the next few years.
The head of the institution’s budget office will be advising committees on how to settle their Bills.
The Western Cape human settlements department has delivered over 94 000 sites and houses in the last three years, says its provincial minister.
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a 4.99-trillion naira budget passed by Parliament, ending a two-month dispute about spending plans.
Releasing the latest set of half-year results, Arsenal have demonstrated the financial benefits of resisting demands to recklessly recruit players.
Wednesday’s budget should include some finality on the mooted carbon tax and hopefully a change in the business sector’s attitude will come with it.
The DA has proposed, in an alternative national budget, disbanding several government departments and doing away with district municipalities.
The South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to reassure investors in his upcoming Budget speech.
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/ 22 February 2011
What budget tips would you offer Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan?
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/ 17 February 2011
The willpower is wilting; it’s hard living on a budget.
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/ 31 January 2011
If your Monday was feeling a bit bluer than normal, there could be a good reason for it. Financially it may have been your toughest day.
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/ 24 January 2011
You can’t send "Tips to Trevor" any more, but Pravin Gordhan is keeping the tradition alive.