Pravin Gordhan is a prominent South African politician, born on April 12, 1949, in Durban. He notably served as Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2014 and again from 2015 to 2017, implementing vital economic policies. Gordhan also held roles in public enterprises and governance, advocating for transparency, accountability, and combating corruption during his career. His contributions have been crucial to South Africa's economic development and stability.
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Employers have been urged to make contingency plans ahead of Cosatu’s planned nationwide strike over labour brokers and new tolls in Gauteng.
SA’s GDP expanded to a growth rate of 3.2% in the fourth quarter of 2011, but experts say this isn’t enough to lift the pall over the economy.
Economists have predicted a rebound in key GDP growth figures for the fourth quarter of 2011 but warn the South African economy will slow in 2012.
Public finance expert slams the proposed fuel levy increase as "regressive" because it will hit the poorest of the poor.
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Tax increases on capital gains and dividends will hurt big savers, not middle-income earners.
Pravin Gordhan is standing firm on curbing hikes in public sector wages, raising the hackles of Cosatu, which is girding itself for war on the issue.
Pravin Gordhan stresses that government departments have to stretch their resources and fund their projects with their own cashflows.
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In creating a blueprint for growth, Gordhan has been hamstrung by the very lack of buy-in he wants and needs.
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Some small businesses are likely to benefit from minor tax tweaks but there is no relief on the jobs front.
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High taxes on investments has left taxpayers in a bad position.
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The government has claimed that job creation is its top priority yet it has cut the allocated budget by almost R4-billion from last year.
The public protector is awaiting word from Justice Minister Jeff Radebe over whether they will be allocated more funds as opposed to last year.
Although the National Health Insurance scheme is set to go ahead, researchers have been left confused by the finance minister’s budget speech.
Job creation and welfare initiatives aside, critics have warned of a bias towards big industry and the rich.
Pravin Gordhan sticks to his guns and gives education the biggest portion of the national budget.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has urged the business sector to get more involved in the economy through infrastructure and job creation projects.
The 2012 budget has been largely welcomed, though parties and unions have voiced concerns over infrastructure spending, tolling plans and wage issues.
Pravin Gordhan admits that the state’s ambitious development plans will come to nought without effective management by state institutions.
The state wants to keep the country’s debt levels down while also saving money across government departments.
Despite reduced rates, Cosatu and the DA have again rejected the implementation of toll fees on Gauteng’s freeways.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is expected to extend the timeframe for balancing SA’s books — laxity that is unlikely to sit well with markets.
Pravin Gordhan will address funding in his budget speech, but analysts say money is the least of the national health insurance scheme’s problems.
With ambitious state projects planned, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan faces a tough call in his 2012 budget speech: Should he raise taxes or not?
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A national strategy is teaching communities basic skills and putting food on the table.
Saipa has warned Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to beware, in his upcoming budget speech, of destroying the South African culture of paying taxes.
President Jacob Zuma has announced that all of the new South African bank notes will bear the image of former president Nelson Mandela.
The rand tumbled over 2% against the dollar after the Reserve Bank announced there would be an important weekend statement.
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<strong>Maya Fisher-French</strong> offers Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan a savings tip