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Subsidies

Energy subsidies tripled since 2017, hitting R172-billion in 2020
The Green Guardian
/ 3 February 2022

Energy subsidies tripled since 2017, hitting R172-billion in 2020

The social costs of fossil fuel combustion are about R550-billion a year, according to a new report

By Sheree Bega
Tackle climate change and biodiversity loss together, not separately, scientists say
The Green Guardian
/ 15 June 2021

Tackle climate change and biodiversity loss together, not separately, scientists say

Some climate adaptation and mitigation projects end up harming the natural environment and people, a new report warns

By Sheree Bega
More than 1 200 academics plead with government to address funding crisis
Article
/ 15 August 2016

More than 1 200 academics plead with government to address funding crisis

Open letter to President Jacob Zuma, higher education minister Blade Nzimande, and finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

By Prega Govender
​The state must invest in rental stock for people earning less than R3 200 a month
Article
/ 1 August 2016

​The state must invest in rental stock for people earning less than R3 200 a month

Informal settlements, ‘bad’ buildings and overcrowding will increase without this government intervention.

By Lauren Royston
SAA doubles back in subsidy saga
Article
/ 17 June 2016

SAA doubles back in subsidy saga

And questions remain about whether taxpayers are funding not just one but two loss-making airlines.

By Staff Reporter
Subsidies won’t make a dent
Article
/ 7 June 2013

Subsidies won’t make a dent

Experience around the world shows they don’t create jobs. South Africa must look elsewhere.

By Staff Reporter
Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy
Africa
/ 17 May 2013

Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy

A decision by Zambia’s president to slash a key food subsidy threatens to hit the poor, stoke inflation and spark a revolt against his government.

By Obert Simwanza
Private schools to be probed for alleged subsidy abuse
Article
/ 2 April 2013

Private schools to be probed for alleged subsidy abuse

The names of 14 independent schools have been handed to police as part of a probe into possible abuse of government subsidies, says an official.

By Sapa
Car makers cash in on subsidies
Article
/ 30 May 2011

Car makers cash in on subsidies

Industrial incentives are costing taxpayers billions, with vehicle subsidies — the largest expense — totalling more than R51-billion.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 26 June 2009

US subsidies ‘poison’ emerging market talks

The US subsidies for failing industries risk ”killing” American attempts to discuss trade with developing nations, a US official said on Friday.

By Peter Griffiths
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Article
/ 6 February 2009

Govt to pay bus subsidies in full

The first portion of a total of R1,2-billion in bus subsidies is to be paid next week, the Pretoria High Court heard on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 February 2009

Bus subsidy dispute rolls on

Legal arguments over the outstanding payment of R1,2-billion in bus subsidies will be heard on Friday, the Pretoria High Court has ruled.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 January 2009

Satawu: Bus operators broke

Bus operators can only afford to pay their staff wages for the next two weeks because of a subsidy shortage, it was reported on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter

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