The trouble with Godongwana’s ‘growth’ budget
Everyone wants a ‘growth budget’. But what does that actually look like? And is Budget 3.0 the answer?…
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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…
GNU blow as South Africa’s GDP shrinks
The economy’s shrinking, not growing. Can reforms at Eskom and Transnet turn the tide?…
Collaborate this: Ramaphosa talks 3% growth
“I stand here as the guilty party, who is always accused of embarking on too many consultation processes,” said President Cyril Ramaphosa at the…
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…
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Why is the South African Civil Aviation Authority grounding planes?
The regulator has grounded 3,000 aircraft, claiming their engines are…
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In the decade since business rescue was first introduced, thousands…
Building the creative economy
Standard Bank has launched The Standard Bank Art Lab, where…
