Vat so 2.0 (or 0.5, twice) – but DA still holds out
Budget 2.0 was finally tabled, with VAT still going up, but by only 0.5 percentage points a year over two years. The DA, however,…
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The budget that almost wasn’t – and maybe still isn’t
Godongwana may have said the right things about cost containment in his budget speech, but he lacked detail about cost-containment targets…
Budget reaction: ‘An exercise in futility’
Is this simply a stale budget dressed as bold reform? VAT is rising, workers will take home less pay, and the economy is still…
Bring back the 90s to reset South Africa’s economy
South Africa is facing stage four economic cancer. But real reforms, tough choices, and strong leadership can set us right…
All eyes on Godongwana as Doge-style cuts mooted
South Africa faces devastating consequences if its budget fails again. Critics want a US-like Doge to slash bureaucracy.…
Why South Africa won’t be getting a ‘wealth tax’ any time soon
Not only do wealth taxes have a chilling effect on GDP growth and jobs; they’ve been shown to raise precious little in countries that…
Fear and tariffs at the G20
Donald Trump threw a grenade into South Africa’s first meeting of the G20 finance ministers, with a threat of 25% tariffs for Europe…
Tame inflation gives South Africans breathing room
South Africa’s consumers have more spending power thanks to low(ish) inflation and higher salary increases…
No sugar rush for Enoch
The buzz from 2018’s sugar tax hasn’t worn off, though a relief pause on levy increases could yet change as Treasury scrambles for cash…
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Spar chair fails to soothe rattled investors
Spar’s AGM was the chance for a rousing pep talk…
Is Woolworths back on the front foot?
Despite having to ditch excess stock, Woolworths has grown its…
Fortress powers growth as property market firms
Favourable structural market conditions continue to support strong growth and…
Iran says US will ‘bitterly regret’ torpedoing warship
Iran has launched a new wave of attacks in the…
