Pragmatic, pinched budget statement dampens growth hopes
/ 31 October 2024

Pragmatic, pinched budget statement dampens growth hopes

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana forecast 1.8% growth over three years, coupled with a bigger deficit, as debt service costs crowd out fiscal space

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DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities
/ 15 August 2024

DA to challenge National State Enterprise Bill over management of state-owned entities

The Democratic Alliance insists that crucial SOEs such as Eskom should report to related ministries for better accountability

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Ramaphosa defends increased centralisation of power in his office
/ 24 July 2024

Ramaphosa defends increased centralisation of power in his office

The president said he carried final responsibility for ensuring the executive functioned efficiently and his office had a proven track record of reform

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Gordhan’s dangerous board games
/ 13 October 2023

Gordhan’s dangerous board games

The minister’s conduct was called into question during this week’s national working committee meeting, sources said

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Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa
/ 23 May 2022

Explainer: Why it is difficult to mine in South Africa

The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining companies is not entirely wrong, South Africa is a difficult place to mine, say analysts

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