The déjà vu deficit: Keeping South Africa on the budget tightrope
SA’s deficit – the gap between what we spend and what we get in – is likely to be ugly when Enoch Godongwana unveils…
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What is a primary budget surplus, and how can it benefit us?
South Africa’s debt has hit 75% of GDP, with interest payments now the biggest budget item. A primary budget surplus could steady the ship…
Boxer’s off with a bang!
A brilliant JSE debut for the retailer raises the question of which stock to buy: the fast-growing soft discounter or its parent, deeply discounted…
Why you’re a terrible saver (and how to get better)
Most people struggle to save due to poor financial literacy, often lacking essential money-management skills like budgeting. Others grapple with self-control, driven by the…
How Pick n Pay shortchanged retail investors with Boxer’s IPO
A new listing on the JSE is about as rare these days as an honest ANC politician. So you’d think any company going public…
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‘We are not going to be used as pawns’ – Business for South Africa
Is the organisation being drafted in to help fix the…
Tax first, investments after
Be smarter about your tax affairs before you invest and…
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A revenue tax to become BEE compliant and score tenders…
The Art of Spending Money: Morgan Housel
A lot of spending makes no sense until you peel back…
