Ban Ki-moon’s (overly) simple fix for South Africa
The former UN secretary-general says South Africa should focus on education and governance if it wants to emulate South Korea. But it’s more than…
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South Africa’s increasingly low-grade ambitions are writ large in this week’s safe and cautious budget…
Debt peak in sight as South African budget pivots to growth
Government is finally looking to slay its debt monster, as it thrashes out a new way of living within its means…
A rare moment of budget generosity
This year’s budget is the most pro-wealth and pro-growth it has been in years, thanks to higher tax brackets, VAT thresholds and CGT exclusions…
Budget by the numbers: tax relief and a break for diamond miners
From getting tough on municipalities to diamond export levies, here are the key numbers and policy changes from South Africa’s 2026 national budget…
African shares are set for another humdinger year
A weaker dollar and bargain-basement valuations could again herald bumper returns in 2026…
Godongwana’s rosiest budget yet – but watch for the sting
Godongwana is getting his first budget tailwind – but bracket creep relief and higher revenue come with a Sars enforcement drive that taxpayers will…
Jobless rate ticks down, but South Africa’s jobs crisis hasn’t
South Africa’s unemployment has dipped to 31.4%, but a surge in discouraged job-seekers and no new fixed investment bode ill for any real turnaround…
The 10 power moves to reset South Africa’s electricity market
It’s time for South Africa’s electricity market to move from policy to implementation…
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