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Why halting SA’s debt binge is a huge win for the GNU
For the first time in fifteen years, South Africa’s debt-to-GDP will not rise. This is a major step in re-igniting the country’s growth…
Canned hunting or bad vibes: The curious case of George’s axing
Two contradictory narratives are vying for primacy in the curious sacking of South Africa’s environment minister…
Ten things to watch in the mini-budget
Politics, markets and reform collide as Enoch Godongwana delivers the GNU’s first fiscal update. Currency highlights 10 things to watch in the mini-budget…
Birth pains of the GNU: Fears of Ramaphosa’s resignation
In this excerpt from her new book, Mandy Wiener chronicles the days after the ANC’s shock performance in the 2024 national election…
Unhappily ever after: The big GNU divorce tease
With the axing of Andrew Whitfield, tensions between the DA and ANC have ratcheted up again…
Global markets: Disruption and divergence in 2025
From Donald Trump to GNU ructions, market uncertainty has been the name of the game in 2025. What should investors be doing in a…
Can the GNU survive Enoch’s U-turn?
The much-loathed VAT hike may be gone, but tensions in the government of national unity may yet torpedo the coalition…
The anatomy of a retreat: Why the ANC blinked on the VAT increase
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ANC, claiming it is not ‘anti-business’, mulls ditching VAT hike
Amid the furore over the budget, the ANC is now apparently looking for ways to scrap the VAT hike and find the money to…
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When disaster strikes: FirstRand’s pay dilemma
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South Africa’s big crackdown on greenwashing
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