Budget 2018
latest news & developmentsEkurhuleni commits to pro-poor agenda with progressive budget
The budget was informed by the views of the residents
Cosatu ready for war over VAT hike
Besides wanting more goods to be zero-rated, the federation is upping public sector wage demands
‘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.
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
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.
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?
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’
No, minister. Increasing VAT was avoidable
Instead of hitting low earners hard, the budget should have raised wealth and corporate taxes
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
#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
Infographic: Budget 2018 simplified
What you need to watch out for in this year’s budget. Spoiler alert: Everything is expensive
This is what the 2018 Budget says
Government bites the bullet and hikes VAT
WATCH LIVE: 2018 Budget speech
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is delivering his first and perhaps last Budget speech.
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
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