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South African Treasury

Fractured treasury: Do biases and ideology trump evidence-based reasoning?
Opinion
/ 21 March 2025

Fractured treasury: Do biases and ideology trump evidence-based reasoning?

The recent drama over the budget spotlights the need to scrutinise our financial institutions, the treasury in particular

By Siseko Maposa
R60bn shortfall: How the treasury can rethink its economic strategy
Thought Leader
/ 7 March 2025

R60bn shortfall: How the treasury can rethink its economic strategy

The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation

By Siseko Maposa
The national disaster fund will be used to finance preventative measures for Covid-19
National
/ 16 March 2020

The national disaster fund will be used to finance preventative measures for Covid-19

Money from the national disaster management fund will be used to fight the spread of the coronavirus and funds from other departments could be used as well

By Tshegofatso Mathe
The carbon tax: why it could work
Article
/ 23 August 2019

The carbon tax: why it could work

The Act has the potential to mitigate environmental damage and boost South Africa’s standing globally

By Tamsin Oxford
SAA needs R3.5 billion by March, says interim CFO
Article
/ 27 November 2018

SAA needs R3.5 billion by March, says interim CFO

SAA has been working closely with National Treasury and the department of public enterprises to steer itself to profitability

By Khulekani Magubane
‘Van Rooyen did not know his advisers’ — treasury DG
Article
/ 23 November 2018

‘Van Rooyen did not know his advisers’ — treasury DG

Treasury director general Dondo Mogajane tells Zondo commission Van Rooyen was “clearly” unfamiliar with the two men who accompanied him to treasury

By Sarah Smit
Floyd Shivambu demands apology
Article
/ 7 June 2018

Floyd Shivambu demands apology

The EFF deputy president has said there was nothing wrong with critiquing the undermining of African leadership

By Lameez Omarjee
LISTEN: What exactly did Shivambu say about Momoniat?
Article
/ 7 June 2018

LISTEN: What exactly did Shivambu say about Momoniat?

Racist? Vitriolic? Decide for yourself

By Kiri Rupiah
SA Express suspends operations over ‘serious safety risks’ from today
Article
/ 24 May 2018

SA Express suspends operations over ‘serious safety risks’ from today

The airline has this month been in hot water over operational and financial setbacks, as well as a recent spate of corruption allegations.

By Sarah Smit
Fighting graft is not only lip service, says Nhlanhla Nene
Article
/ 8 May 2018

Fighting graft is not only lip service, says Nhlanhla Nene

​The National Treasury is not ‘paying lip service’ when it comes to the fight against corruption

By Lameez Omarjee
Budget must set the tone for SOE overhaul
Article
/ 20 February 2018

Budget must set the tone for SOE overhaul

Apart from the risks they pose, parastatals also play a crucial role in long-term economic development and transformation.

By Staff Reporter
The Budget will test Cyril’s mettle
Article
/ 16 February 2018

The Budget will test Cyril’s mettle

He has very little room to manoeuvre – and the ratings agencies will be watching very closely

By Lynley Donnelly
Guptas want Gordhan to pay personal costs for ‘political manoeuvring’ in court
Article
/ 27 March 2017

Guptas want Gordhan to pay personal costs for ‘political manoeuvring’ in court

Sahara Holdings has filed papers seeking an order that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan must pay legal costs from his own pocket.

By Raeesa Pather
Sugar tax only for the sweetest
Article
/ 24 February 2017

Sugar tax only for the sweetest

A can of Coke will soon cost 46c more but will help reduce the national health bill and raise revenue

By Lynley Donnelly
#Budget2017: SAA to remain under intense government oversight – Gordhan
Article
/ 22 February 2017

#Budget2017: SAA to remain under intense government oversight – Gordhan

Treasury will strengthen oversight over SAA and other state-owned entities to prevent defaults

By Staff Reporter
Replacing Pravin Gordhan, or his deputy, would carry a heavy cost
Article
/ 21 February 2017

Replacing Pravin Gordhan, or his deputy, would carry a heavy cost

The decision to give Brian Molefe, a seat in the country’s parliament comes with the potential to cause great economic pain for South Africa.

By Co-pierre Georg
Grant crisis has social development running in circles
Article
/ 17 February 2017

Grant crisis has social development running in circles

Correspondence suggests that Bathabile Dlamini’s approach was to make Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan jointly responsible for Sassa’s plan of action.

By Pauli van Wyk and Phillip De Wet
​Gatvol citizens don’t trust the state
Analysis
/ 22 December 2016

​Gatvol citizens don’t trust the state

Prolonged hardship drives anger, which will worsen as cuts to the shrinking public purse are made.

By Pauli van Wyk
WATCH: Finance minister Pravin Gordhan presents mini-budget speech #MTBPS2016
Article
/ 26 October 2016

WATCH: Finance minister Pravin Gordhan presents mini-budget speech #MTBPS2016

Today’s #MTBPS2016 will be key to South Africa averting a credit downgrade by rating agencies.

By Kiri Rupiah
Big reveal: Gordhan asserts that he will let the Gupta cat out of the bag
Article
/ 9 September 2016

Big reveal: Gordhan asserts that he will let the Gupta cat out of the bag

The finance minister says he will reveal all the interactions the treasury has had with Oakbay

By Staff Reporter
Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”
Article
/ 15 March 2016

Gordhan responds to Hawks’ “threats”

South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan responded on Tuesday to what he described as a "threatening" statement from the Hawks.

By News 24
Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister
Article
/ 9 December 2015

Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister

President Jacob Zuma has removed Nene as the minister of finance and replaced him with ANC MP David van Rooyen.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Investors barred from savings party
Article
/ 21 November 2014

Investors barred from savings party

Hedge funds are being excluded from the treasury’s plan for a tax-free savings account.

By Thalia Holmes
Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister

President Jacob Zuma has removed Nene as the minister of finance and replaced him with ANC MP David Van Rooyen

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 February 2012

Job creation still key, but the figures do not tell the story

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.

By Lisa Steyn
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Article
/ 7 April 2009

Mboweni warns SA economy may shrink again

Tito Mboweni said on Tuesday he ”might not be surprised” to see another quarter of negative growth, which would send the economy into recession.

By Phumza Macanda
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Article
/ 21 November 2008

SA govt to raise foreign funds for current account

The Treasury will play a more active role in raising funds to finance a current account gap and a large public sector capital investment programme.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 November 2008

Manuel sees no recession but inflation to fall

S is not facing a recession, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said on Tuesday, despite major industrialised countries slipping into negative growth.

By Wendell Roelf

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