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It’s time for a community-centred budget
A credible budget in 2026 cannot be based solely on spreadsheets. It must rebalance power and investment toward the local economies that sustain the majority of South Africans.
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
Reserve Bank likely to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday
Despite the global environment becoming less tense since the March meeting, the central bank will remain cautious, economists say
April consumer inflation edges higher to 2.8% year-on-year
April’s slight uptick suggests that the Reserve Bank will keep the benchmark repo rate at 7.5% next week
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…
2025 Budget Speech Commentary: Economic Policy and Its Impact on Low-Income Households
The budget speech poses an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on the influence policy has on the economic outcomes of all South Africans. The South African economic system…
No allocations for Pepfar in health budget
The recent termination of USAid to HIV/Aids and TB organisations in South Africa was a bone of contention in the 2025 budget
WATCH LIVE: Godongwana delivers Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the budget speech after it was postponed last month due to a lack of consensus among cabinet ministers in the government…
Political parties say postponing the budget tabling renders parliament useless
The parties accused parliament of failing its constitutional duties after the delay, caused by divisions in the unity government over a proposed VAT hike
Cabinet spokesperson shoots down DA claims of Budget victory
The rand depreciated after the postponement of the budget speech to 12 March
‘Tax is unlikely to deter drinkers’
The treasury wants to raise taxes on alcoholic beverages and set a minimum price per unit
Siviwe Gwarube: Irresponsible to change school system halfway into academic year
The new basic education minister said she would not implement new policies or programmes without evidence of their value This content is restricted to registered users and…
Social wage bill consumes R1.2 trillion of government revenue
Additional funds have been allocated to pay teachers, doctors, nurses and police officers but productivity is not always commensurate with salaries
WATCH LIVE: Godongwana delivers the 2024 Budget speech
Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will present the 2024 Budget Speech at the Cape Town City Hall
Budget 2024: Jury’s still out on tax hikes
The budget is expected to lay out plans to raise R15bn in revenue, amid a commodity-induced slump This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…