Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's MTBPS: A boost for investors and economists

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has garnered positive reactions from property groups, economists, and trade unions, highlighting ...

Godongwana confident on debt stabilisation as fiscal consolidation gains momentum

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces South Africa's commitment to fiscal sustainability and improved public spending efficiency in the 2025 Medium-Term Budget ...

KPMG economist says MTBPS lays the foundation for sustainable growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

KPMG South Africa’s Lead Economist, Frank Blackmore, said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement struck the right chords, focusing ...

Treasury trims 2025 growth outlook, pins hopes on reforms to lift long-term momentum

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Treasury of South Africa has revised its economic growth forecast for 2025, citing weaker global conditions, while emphasising the importance of structural ...

MTBPs is unlikely to see any credit rating downgrades and is positive - Investec's Bishop

Annabel Bishop|Published

Investec's Annabel Bishop evaluates the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, noting a slight increase in debt ratios and a positive revision in revenue projections, ...

Investing in resilient recovery: a vision for 21st-century rehabilitation

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As healthcare challenges grow, discover how Rand Mutual Assurance is leading the way in pioneering rehabilitation solutions that address health equity and community ...

7 steps to improve your credit score

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Find out how to boost your credit score with these seven actionable steps tailored specifically for South Africans aiming for financial stability.

Purple Group reports 143% rise in earnings per share, highlighting retail investing success

Edward West|Published

" Purple Group's latest financial results reveal a remarkable 143% increase in earnings per share, driven by the success of its EasyEquities platform, which has ...

SARB defends lower inflation target as key to boosting real incomes and spending power

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Can lowering South Africa's inflation target to 3% really enhance consumer purchasing power? SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago explains the implications.

South Africa to launch R15 billion infrastructure bond to boost project investment levels

Edward West|Published

South Africa's government is set to launch a R15 billion infrastructure bond aimed at stimulating economic growth and job creation, alongside significant investments ...

Wholsaler challenges Johnson & Johnson’s new distribution model at Competition Tribunal

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Continental Cash & Carry claims its sales have plummeted following Johnson & Johnson's controversial shift to an intermediary-based distribution model. The Competition ...

MTBPS: Sars outperforms Budget expectations

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that SARS collected over R924 billion in the first half of 2025/2026, exceeding National Treasury projections. This ...

How women can build a solid financial foundation for retirement

Natasha Huggett-Henchie|Published

Discover essential financial strategies that can empower women to secure a comfortable retirement, from early savings to effective debt management and the importance ...

Post Office future still under discussion as Treasury holds back on funding details

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In his latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the future of the South African Post Office, revealing ongoing financial ...

Increasing municipal debt is a threat to Eskom’s viability

Helmo Preuss|Published

As municipal debt continues to rise, Eskom's financial viability hangs in the balance, prompting urgent calls for reform and support.

Transnet has not yet met its own targets, but there is progress

Helmo Preuss|Published

Explore how Transnet is navigating its challenges and making progress as highlighted in Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. ...

Only CPI was considered for the lower inflation target of 3%

Helmo Preuss|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's recent MTBPS reveals a pivotal shift in South Africa's monetary policy, focusing solely on the CPI to establish a new 3% inflation ...

MTBPS: SA to achieve first debt stabilization since 2008 crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces that South Africa is on track to stabilize government debt by 2025/26 - the first time since the 2008 financial crisis ...

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full MTBPS here

Enoch Godongwana|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday.