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Eskom's financial turnaround: The role of 71 municipalities in the debt relief package
Helmo Preuss|Published

Eskom's financial turnaround: The role of 71 municipalities in the debt relief package ...

Combating the illicit economy is a work in progress - Treasury

Helmo Preuss|Published

Treasury officials reveal ongoing efforts to combat South Africa's illicit economy, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions in a battle that affects ...

Treasury axes R8.4bn in Bus Rapid Transit funding, shifts billions to rail in efficiency drive

Siphelele Dludla|Published

National Treasury's decision to reduce the Public Transport Network Grant by R8.4 billion over three years raises concerns about the future of Bus Rapid Transit ...

Godongwana signals possible national intervention in Johannesburg water crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana signals potential national intervention in Johannesburg's worsening water crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action as infrastructure ...

Property groups welcome tax relief measures in South Africa's 2026 Budget

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African property groups respond positively to the 2026 Budget's tax relief measures, highlighting their potential impact on household cash flow and the residential ...

Godongwana defends R1.5bn-a-day borrowing amid rising debt projections in 2026

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defends the government's decision to increase borrowing despite rising debt projections, highlighting a strategic approach to fiscal ...

Treasury redirects R400m to tackle Foot-and-Mouth as disaster declaration raises funding questions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

National Treasury reallocates R400 million in agricultural funds to tackle the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, as the government prioritises internal resources ...

South Africa's 2026 national budget: A return to traditional fiscal policy

Ashley Lechman|Published

Explore how South Africa's 2026 National Budget marks a return to fiscal tradition, with key adjustments for individuals and small businesses while signalling a ...

South Africa’s budget fails to address immediate consumer financial crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa faces rising household costs, the 2026 National Budget is met with disappointment. Find out why industry experts are calling for more immediate relief ...

Mixed reactions from farmers on Godongwana’s 2026 Budget

Yogashen Pillay|Published

What are the implications of Finance Minister Enoch Gondongwana’s 2026 Budget for South Africa’s farmers? Discover the mixed reactions from agricultural associations ...

National Treasury moves to direct intervention as 63% of municipalities face financial distress

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces a pivotal shift in government strategy, moving from oversight to active intervention to combat the financial distress ...

Budget 2026: Tax reforms offer vital relief for small businesses in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how the 2026 Budget's tax reforms, driven by insights from over 1,200 small business owners, aim to provide crucial relief and support for South Africa's ...

R1 trillion infrastructure spending: A roadmap for South Africa's recovery

Edward West|Published

With a focus on enhancing infrastructure, the South African government plans to allocate R1 trillion to various sectors, including transport, energy, and health, ...

Corporate profits and rising precious metals prices boost South Africa's revenue projections

Edward West|Published

South Africa's National Treasury has revised its revenue outlook upwards by R21.3 billion, driven by rising corporate profits, particularly in the mining sector, ...

South Africa's National Budget: No personal tax increases and inflation relief

Edward West|Updated

South Africa's 2025 National Budget brings welcome news for taxpayers with no personal tax increases and inflation adjustments to tax brackets, while also addressing ...

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full Budget Speech here

Enoch Godongwana|Published

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 budget here.

Watch VideoWatch live: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2026 budget

Ashley Lechman|Published

Join us as South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the 2026 Budget Speech, unveiling crucial fiscal policies that will shape the nation's economic ...

National Treasury targets Wage Bill with early retirement drive and ghost worker audit

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Treasury is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to manage the government's wage bill, including an early-retirement programme and audits of public ...

SA economy seen expanding to 2% by 2028 as reforms gain traction, says Enoch Godongwana

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Enoch Godongwana's National Treasury projects a steady economic growth of 2% for South Africa by 2028, driven by reforms and improved investor confidence, signalling ...

Scrap BEE? Not while poverty, joblessness and inequality still devastate black South Africans

Dr Thami Mazwai|Published

Efforts to scrap black economic empowerment (BEE) raise serious concerns about the future of black South Africans facing poverty and inequality. This article explores ...