Budget 2026
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Stability is not the destination. It is the foundation.
Fiscal discipline, reform momentum and the role of private capital South Africa’s 2026 Budget arrives at a moment defined by both volatility and cautious optimism. National…
End austerity to stimulate the economy
The 2026 Budget blue-ticked the jobs crisis, since the Treasury only cares about debt and pleasing financial markets
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…
Editorial: A decent budget but let’s see…
On paper, Godongwana presented a credible framework that marks a turning point for South Africa
Budget: debt peaks but growth lags
The projected economic growth trajectory remains insufficient to address structural unemployment
Political parties criticise budget speech amid stagnant growth
Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief…
Social Grants get R292.8bn boost
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed increases to social grants, including old-age, disability and child support, supporting 26.5 million South Africans amid high…
South Africa to earmark R1.58 trillion towards social services
National treasury officials said the costing for the deployment of soldiers in crime-affected areas — as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Sona, had not yet been done
South Africa’s economy to grow by 1.6% in 2026 from 1.4% last year
Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028
Godongwana holds better budget cards but economic recovery remains inadequate
Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth
IMF expects Godongwana to maintain budget surplus target of 1.5% of GDP
The global lender said controlling the public sector wage bill would be critical and commended the government’s plans to address inefficiencies and provide incentives for early…