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National Budget postponed: SA Finance Minister addresses controversial VAT plans

National Budget postponed: SA Finance Minister addresses controversial VAT plans

By Edward West | Published 2h ago

In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa's National Budget has been postponed as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana grapples with controversial proposals for a 2% VAT increase. The postponement has sparked intense debate among political parties and raised questions about the country's fiscal strategy.

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

By Yogashen Pillay | Published 3h ago

FairPlay movement said that the government should use the delay in announcing this year’s Budget to provide for the inclusion of VAT-free chicken in next month’s revised Budget proposals.

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

By Opinion | Published 3h ago

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s full Budget Speech here. This is now under review.

Proposed Budget 2025: Government aims to dip into contingency reserve to meet public sector wage demands

By Siphelele Dludla | Published 3h ago

Proposed Budget 2025: Government aims to dip into contingency reserve to meet public sector wage demands

Proposed Budget 2025: Eskom's R470bn revenue target tied to strict debt relief conditions

By Helmo Preuss | Published 3h ago

Proposed Budget 2025: Eskom's R470bn revenue target tied to strict debt relief conditions

Proposed Budget 2025: Transnet's financial crisis: Treasury calls for debt reduction and strategic reforms in Budget 2025

By Tawanda Karombo | Published 3h ago

Proposed Budget 2025: Transnet's financial crisis: Treasury calls for debt reduction and strategic reforms in Budget 2025

Proposed Budget 2025: R1.8bn lifeline for SA Post Office as Treasury intervenes

By Helmo Preuss | Published 3h ago

Proposed Budget 2025: R1.8bn lifeline for SA Post Office as Treasury intervenes

Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures

By Edward West | Published 3h ago

Proposal that broke Budget 2025: 2% VAT increase amidst spending pressures

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Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

By Yogashen Pillay | Published 3h ago

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

Aveng shares drop despite Moolmans' R10.6bn mining contract win

By BR Reporter | Published 5h ago

Aveng shares drop despite Moolmans' R10.6bn mining contract win

Aveng shares drop despite Moolmans' R10.6bn mining contract win

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

By Ashley Lechman | Published 5h ago

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

Budget: VAT increase would be carried by the poorest of the poor in South Africa

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

By Tawanda Karombo | Published 6h ago

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

Budget speech cancellation will delay policies, impact markets

Letter: Budget Speech delay raises questions about GNU's governance

By Opinion | Published 7h ago

Letter: Budget Speech delay raises questions about GNU's governance

Letter: Budget Speech delay raises questions about GNU's governance

Protect your gear: the importance of insurance for Cape Town Cycle Tour participants

By Staff Reporter | Published 7h ago

Protect your gear: the importance of insurance for Cape Town Cycle Tour participants

Protect your gear: the importance of insurance for Cape Town Cycle Tour participants

Breaking News: Budget Speech postponed

By Ashley Lechman | Published 8h ago

Breaking News: Budget Speech postponed

Breaking News: Budget Speech postponed

Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power

By Sesona Mdlokovana | Published 9h ago

Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power

Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power

Tongaat Hulett wins crucial court battle for business recovery

By Tawanda Karombo | Published 10h ago

Tongaat Hulett wins crucial court battle for business recovery

Tongaat Hulett wins crucial court battle for business recovery

Achieve financial harmony as a couple: four essential tips

By Opinion | Published 10h ago

Achieve financial harmony as a couple: four essential tips

Achieve financial harmony as a couple: four essential tips

Discovery’s shares surge after it flags robust interims ahead with 30 percent profit hike

By BR Reporter | Published 11h ago

Discovery’s shares surge after it flags robust interims ahead with 30 percent profit hike

Discovery’s shares surge after it flags robust interims ahead with 30 percent profit hike

Budget: Rand weakens ahead of budget speech

By Yogashen Pillay | Published 12h ago

Budget: Rand weakens ahead of budget speech

Budget: Rand weakens ahead of budget speech

Reprieve for Gemfields as Zambia suspends 15% export levy

By Tawanda Karombo | Published 12h ago

Reprieve for Gemfields as Zambia suspends 15% export levy

Reprieve for Gemfields as Zambia suspends 15% export levy

Despite decline in unemployment rate, youth unemployment in South Africa hits 59.6%

By Dieketseng Maleke | Published 12h ago

Despite decline in unemployment rate, youth unemployment in South Africa hits 59.6%

Despite decline in unemployment rate, youth unemployment in South Africa hits 59.6%

South African coal impairments wobble Glencore’s full-year financials

By Tawanda Karombo | Published 12h ago

South African coal impairments wobble Glencore’s full-year financials

South African coal impairments wobble Glencore’s full-year financials

The Sona address needs to be translated into vision of a just society, in a volatile transition

By Opinion | Published 12h ago

The Sona address needs to be translated into vision of a just society, in a volatile transition

The Sona address needs to be translated into vision of a just society, in a volatile transition

New leadership elected at Red Meat Producers’ Organisation

By Yogashen Pillay | Published 13h ago

New leadership elected at Red Meat Producers’ Organisation

New leadership elected at Red Meat Producers’ Organisation