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Budget 2026: Between reform and reality
South Africa has been given a narrow window to turn the ship around. Whether this Budget becomes a footnote or a foundation depends on what happens next — in Cabinet, in the…
Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties
The EFF criticises it as ‘unimaginative’ and not benefiting poorer South Africans, while the DA calls it a step towards ending ‘unchecked government spending’
SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament
Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet
Editorial: Budget 3.0 and another coalition court battle
It is high time for policy reckoning in the GNU
High court suspends VAT hike
The Democratic Alliance launched the application against the finance minister, the South African Revenue Service, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the…
There can be no repeat budget bungle
The saga reflected political sniping and the inability of parties in the government of national unity to cooperate
Budget: Why a VAT increase is the least bad option
The Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account is not a piggy bank that can be used to solve South Africa’s fiscal problems.
Why South Africa’s VAT hike risks worsening poverty
Increasing value-added tax shifts the weight of systemic dysfunction to households already buckling under the pressure of inflation and economic exclusion.
South Africa’s political parties are fighting the wrong budget battle
They need to stop squabbling about how much we tax or borrow and concentrate on how effectively we spend.
Brinkmanship in GNU devastating for SA
The Trump factor, plus the ANC and the DA playing to the brink, has cost the country R1 trillion
Who is our opposition anyway?
South Africans have, in recent years, looked beyond the ANC in hope of finding new voices capable of holding the line on spending and corruption. Instead, what they have received…
ANC and DA divided on future of coalition
The ANC has bought itself time to decide whether to expel its constantly restive coalition partner
Who benefits from the budget war?
This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either
Sars collects R1.855 trillion in revenue, driven by personal income tax
And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter
ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget
The ANC has so far rejected conditions on which the DA would agree to support Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 0.5 percentage point VAT increase for the coming fiscal year