Debt To Gdp Ratio
latest news & developments
Budget: debt peaks but growth lags
The projected economic growth trajectory remains insufficient to address structural unemployment
Economists split on whether 2026 budget marks a real turning point
The growth outlook is insufficient to alter unemployment dynamics, some argued
Godongwana trims spending, lowers growth forecast
In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of GDP, higher than predicted in March
New fiscal ship needed to avoid icy waters
South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio must drop below 60%, meaning some conditions have to be met – and ensuring state-owned enterprises are effective is a priority
Corruption in South Africa is ‘more entrenched’
Analysts have highlighted the inability to prosecute key perpetrators of corruption as the country slip down the global Corruption Perception Index
‘We mustn’t tire’ — Manuel on South Africa’s economic recovery
During a webinar on Wednesday evening, the former finance minister said the country needs a stronger social compact and a more detailed recovery plan
Colin Coleman: Beyond the ‘two-speed’ society
A 10-point plan for streamlining South Africa’s economy