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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… by Vernon Wessels February 25, 2026 Economy & Markets
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Rethinking sin taxes: protect consumers, not criminals National Treasury keeps scoring own goals – including its insistence on imposing above-inflation increases in excise duties… by Alan Beesley November 27, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
How soaring gold prices gave National Treasury an extra R31bn South Africa’s fiscus has been saved by the incredible run in gold prices… by TJ Strydom November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
Why South Africa won’t be getting a ‘wealth tax’ any time soon Not only do wealth taxes have a chilling effect on GDP growth and jobs; they’ve been shown to raise precious little in countries that… by Rob Rose February 28, 2025 Economy & Markets
Tame inflation gives South Africans breathing room South Africa’s consumers have more spending power thanks to low(ish) inflation and higher salary increases… by Vernon Wessels February 27, 2025 Economy & Markets
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