Budget 2021
latest news & developments
South Africa needs to breed ‘unicorns’
A start-up Act that changes exchange control, tax and labour laws will help innovation-driven tech start-ups thrive
Why motorists are paying more for petrol
Steep fuel price hikes are the result of higher levies, which came into effect this week, as well as a turbulent international oil market
Budget cuts give bad bosses a break
A scaled-down labour inspectorate will leave vulnerable workers at the mercy of ‘unscrupulous employers’
NSFAS funds, jobs for youth dry up
The already turbulent labour market could see more strain if aspiring students lose out
Will Cyril Ramaphosa have one or two terms?
The threat to the president’s rule comes not from the opposition, but from within the ANC
Will job creation schemes fix the unemployment crisis?
Experts say there is no evidence yet to show that government-funded employment schemes work long term
We will find resources to ensure the Zondo commission completes its work — Lamola
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says his department will ensure the state capture commission is afforded the financial resources to complete its work, despite the treasury’s…
Come what may, the UIF will pay
The fund – the main safety net for unemployed workers – will run at an almost R20-billion deficit
Carlos on Mboweni’s piñata of pain
Something has to give Mr Mboweni
Snip, snip: Mboweni eyes wage bill, other future spending cuts
Last year, the finance minister noted that increased government spending has failed to promote growth over the past decade
The budget-balancing act takes centre stage
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has the difficult task of kick-starting a stalled economy while also cutting on spending