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The City of Ekurhuleni’s Finance MMC

Ekurhuleni commits to pro-poor agenda with progressive budget

The budget was informed by the views of the residents

Cosatu backed Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to become president of the ANC and now expects him to support workers’ demands. The federation hinted at strikes

Cosatu ready for war over VAT hike

Besides wanting more goods to be zero-rated, the federation is upping public sector wage demands

Sexism in parliament: Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba made unscripted comments in his budget speech which suggested women fall pregnant to get child support grants.

‘Imali yeqolo’: Really, Gigaba? Women fall pregnant to get child support grants?

Gender activists are outraged by the former finance minister’s side comments on government grants during his budget speech.

Ndumiso Madlala

Fallists ponder sustainable higher education

Although analysts and activists agree that fee-free higher education is a milestone achievement, they’ve raised concerns about the future

Malusi Gigaba

EDITORIAL: Good budget or bad, together we can do more

​Malusi Gigaba should be given a role in Generations or the like — something with a part for a stylish smoothie. He certainly is a good actor.

KPMG South Africa stands accused of advancing state capture and has come under immense pressure.

The Ronald McDonald socks aside…How serious is Cyril about South Africans’ health?

The new commander-in-chief has made promises, but how likely is he to deliver?

(Reuters)

How to fill an a-hole’s budget hole

‘And, don’t worry, Malusi Gigaba, our finance minister, has a plan — or at least we hope he does’

It is clear that the effect of the increase in VAT on the poor will not be limited by the existing zero-rated items

No, minister. Increasing VAT was avoidable

Instead of hitting low earners hard, the budget should have raised wealth and corporate taxes

Trickle: The labour movement and others criticise the budget for its increase in value-added tax

A case of talk left, budget right

Let’s not fool ourselves: this is not a budget that’s friendly to the poor or the vulnerable

The Council for Medical Schemes estimates that fraud, abuse or waste accounts for about 15% of the R160-billion in claims that medical aids pay out annually. (Gallo)

#Budget2018: Cuts to medical aid tax credits begin

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba didn’t cut state subsidies for private medical aid members outright but your pocket may still feel the pinch

Sexism in parliament: Former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba made unscripted comments in his budget speech which suggested women fall pregnant to get child support grants.

Infographic: Budget 2018 simplified

What you need to watch out for in this year’s budget. Spoiler alert: Everything is expensive

“We have the opportunity to achieve faster and more inclusive growth

This is what the 2018 Budget says

Government bites the bullet and hikes VAT

Malusi Gigaba
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WATCH LIVE: 2018 Budget speech

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is delivering his first and perhaps last Budget speech.

Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan

Comeback king: Gordhan willing to serve in Cabinet for another year

Former finance minister Pravin Gordhan may return to his previous position amidst speculation of a cabinet reshuffle

Gigaba noted that Steinhoff was expected to report its accounts with “the highest degree of honesty and integrity” in order “to protect investors from market abuse and financial manipulation”.

No reshuffle expected before budget by finance ministry

Despite opposition calling for a reshuffle, the finance ministry has confirmed that Malusi Gigaba will still present the 2018 budget speech

Government will also invest in research and development to develop the intellectual property base for the economy

Cutting data costs a government priority – Patel

Government will focus on bringing down data costs in line with the fourth industrial revolution

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic stimulus package shows that he and his political allies are in charge of economic policy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

How will Ramaphosa deal with the public sector wage fight?

The salaries of public servants will test the president’s resolve in finding a solution to the government’s spending problem