The R93.5bn tax hole that makes lower fuel levies impossible After years of moaning from motorists that taxes make up too much of the petrol price, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally relented and promised that… by Vernon Wessels July 26, 2024 Economy & Markets
The SARB could’ve cut rates. Could a short recession loom? Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago faced dissension in the ranks during the most recent meeting of the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) he heads,… by Vernon Wessels July 22, 2024 Economy & Markets
Hey GNU! South Africa is ready to grow. Don’t stuff it up The exhilarating early days of a new relationship are not only being experienced by the government of national unity (GNU); the positive afterglow is… by Vernon Wessels July 19, 2024 Economy & Markets·Politics
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