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Godongwana’s inaugural budget: austerity vs social security
Economists predict the finance minister will speak about the basic income grant, the effect of the July riots on the fiscus, and bailouts
Professional or working class, unemployment has hammered black women the most
The latest unemployment figures show deepening joblessness and continuous setbacks
A black woman’s burden: Carer, provider and unemployed
All indicators, including the employment statistics released this week show how black women bear the brunt of unemployment. Here are their stories
Austerity budget unpacked
The finance minister has said it’s not an austerity project. But the numbers and economists disagree
Funding a vaccine will tax our limits
VAT should not be hiked, but a once-off levy on mineral resources or a solidarity tax seems likely