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Discover how the Western Cape's R33. 259 billion education budget aims to uplift vulnerable learners, ensuring they receive essential support like meals, transport, and special education resources.
Msunduzi Municipality unveils a draft budget aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities, ensuring inclusive budgeting and sustainable service delivery amidst rising costs
With a VAT increase potentially looming, confusion surrounds its timing and implications.
Her are effective strategies to cut your grocery bills without compromising on quality or nutrition.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reports positive progress in cross-party talks to resolve the 2025 National Budget impasse, with a roadmap expected next week despite tensions over the proposed VAT increase that saw GNU partners vote against the fiscal framework.
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier unveils a historic R33. 259 billion budget aimed at improving educational outcomes, supporting vulnerable learners, and addressing infrastructure needs, amidst criticism from opposition leaders and unions.
South Africa's markets are in turmoil as the JSE's All Share Index drops 9. 28% in a week, driven by Trump’s tariffs and political instability.
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the 2025 Budget as a crucial tool for driving development, reducing poverty, and fostering inclusive growth in South Africa, amidst economic constraints.
Cape Town’s draft budget aims to address climate change and public welfare, but critics warn of rising costs for residents.
While Cape Town's draft budget for the 2025 financial year aims to invest in community improvements, residents express significant concerns over the introduction of fixed charges that could impact their finances.
Finance Minister Godongwana's delayed 2025 budget introduces a phased 1% VAT increase, the third in 34 years. This article examines how this contentious decision will impact South Africa's poor, middle class, and businesses, while exploring alternative approaches to broaden the tax base through job creation and economic growth.
ActionSA is pushing to eliminate deputy ministers in a bid to reduce government expenditure and improve taxpayer efficiency.
The DA said their suggestion would have created growth and jobs, cut the waste in government and stopped VAT hikes – but the ANC and ActionSA have denied South Africa economic growth.
In a crucial political move, the ANC supports ActionSA's bid to remove the VAT increase, promising relief for struggling taxpayers amidst ongoing budget discussions.
Democratic Alliance's opposition to VAT increases escalates tensions within the Government of National Unity as budget discussions reach a critical impasse.
Amid fluctuating prices and climate impacts, the latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring Report reveals crucial insights into South Africa's food market dynamics.
The rand has fallen nearly 1% against the US dollar as Parliament faces a critical Budget deadline. With GNU parties divided over proposed VAT increases and economists warning of dire consequences if consensus isn't reached by Wednesday, South Africa's economy hangs in the balance
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains confident that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's revised budget will be approved on Wednesday.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has called for legislation to tax online gaming and gambling, describing it as an 'enormous untapped revenue source' that could help address the province's financial challenges.
Why is the R408 million taxi gratuity in the national budget raising eyebrows? BOSA demands transparency and accountability from the government amid rising living costs
Parliamentary finance committees met to discuss South Africa's economic policies, with COSATU strongly opposing the proposed VAT increase that they argue will harm working-class families already struggling with inflation and high unemployment.
Balancing priorities while preparing for unforeseen circumstances is crucial, and one of the most effective ways to do this is through the lens of short-term insurance.
As living costs skyrocket in Cape Town, many South Africans are reconsidering their migration to the Mother City. Explore the reasons behind the shift back to Johannesburg, as shared by real estate expert Gareth Gibson and residents alike, in this in-depth look at a changing landscape.