Latest articles on Expenditure Growth

Smart thinking for fiscal balance

Article Sabelo Mtantato - 25 May 2018

A mix of tax increases and expenditure cuts are essential for long-term growth

The poor don’t get to study for free

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Feb 2018

Spending cuts and VAT increase mean everyone will contribute to free higher education

State starts shopping locally

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Nov 2012

The Preferential Public Procurement Framework Act 2000 , passed in December, are a concerted effort by the government to source supplies locally.

Expenditure growth slows in second quarter

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Sep 2011

The pace of spending in the economy slowed sharply in the second quarter -- partly as household consumption eased -- but investment has picked up.

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Vaccine trial results due in December

Athandiwe Saba - 7 Aug 2020

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White men still rule and earn more

Mg Data Desk & Sarah Smit - 7 Aug 2020

Women and black people occupy only a few seats at the JSE table, the latest PwC report has found

Coronavirus

The PPE scandal that the Treasury hasn’t touched

Sabelo Skiti & Thanduxolo Jika & Sarah Smit - 6 Aug 2020

Many government officials have been talking tough about dealing with rampant corruption in PPE procurement but the majority won't even release names of who has benefited from the R10-billion spend

Press Releases

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts

Special Reports

Opt-in to Popia

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

All business owners should take note: there is a lot of work ahead to ensure compliance with the POPI Act that has just come into effect

Special Reports

Capital Legacy talks life

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is revealing how few people actually sort their affairs to the benefit of their loved ones they leave behind when they pass on