South Africa's VAT Increase: What it means for households
Edward West|Published

South Africa's VAT Increase: What it means for households

Godongwana shows complete contempt for ordinary people living in SA, Healthy Living Alliance says

Ashley Lechman|Published

“It is deeply disappointing that the minister missed an opportunity to increase  HPL to 20% to boost the fiscus and instead chose the option to rather increase VAT, ...

Budget speech 2025: Experts weigh in

Opinion|Published

Finance experts react to the minister's speech.

VAT hike: struggling South Africans brace for greater financial strain

Ashley Lechman|Published

Many households earning less than R8,000 per month often rely on relationships with neighbours and relatives, borrowing from them to bridge the gap before their ...

VAT increase will also effect property purchases

Ashley Lechman|Published

There are a number of VAT-inclusive services associated with the purchase of a home, for which buyers will need to allocate additional budget, which will impact ...

South Africa Wine condemns unfair excise tax decision

Ashley Lechman|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said in the 2025 Budget that government will impose more taxation on tobacco and alcohol products in the coming year.

Transnet gets tough love as PPP regulations set to transform SOEs

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget unveils ground-breaking public-private partnership regulations aimed at rescuing struggling state-owned enterprises, ...

Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone: Aiming to become Africa's energy hub

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RBIDZ is poised to attract more than R290 billion in project investments that could transform it into a significant energy hub.

Eskom's financial recovery: Treasury adjusts R70bn debt relief package

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South Africa's state power utility Eskom is set to receive modified debt relief support, with Treasury announcing a simplified final phase worth R50bn spread across ...

Corporate taxes, VAT receipts to boost government revenues over the next three years

Edward West|Published

Explore the latest insights into South Africa's tax revenue collection, including the impact of corporate tax, personal income tax growth, and future projections ...

Choosing between living annuities and guaranteed annuities for retirement

Brett Mackay|Published

Explore the pros and cons of living annuities and guaranteed annuities to make informed retirement decisions.

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full budget speech here

Opinion|Published

Below is a copy of the Finance Minister's Budget Speech.

Budget 2025: Government allocates R11bn for early retirement of 30 000 public employees

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Treasury has allocated R11 billion to facilitate early retirement for 30,000 public servants over two years, aiming to reduce wage costs and rejuvenate ...

Budget 2025: Godongwana warns of possible reductions amidst deteriorating fiscus

Siphelele Dludla|Updated

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents a transformative 2025 Budget featuring gradual VAT increases and significant expenditure adjustments to address South ...

Treasury forecasts 1. 9% GDP growth by 2025 as South Africa's economy is set for recovery

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's National Treasury forecasts 1. 9% economic growth for 2025, as Finance Minister Godongwana unveils ambitious structural reforms and infrastructure ...

Commercial Property sector calls for urgent reforms in government property management

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa's private commercial property sector supports government initiatives to reduce rental costs through better portfolio management, with potential savings ...

Watch live: Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2025 budget speech

Ashley Lechman|Published

Watch the country's finance minister deliver his 2025 budget speech below.

South Africa's R498bn wind power revolution: a 2024 industry analysis

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South Africa's wind energy sector is undergoing unprecedented transformation, with plans to generate up to 76GW of wind power by 2050. This comprehensive analysis ...

BRICS+ Series: Brazil's Healthcare System, Challenges and Opportunities

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Brazil's $161 billion healthcare market represents Latin America's largest medical ecosystem, where innovative public-private partnerships are reshaping care delivery ...

The importance of funeral cover in South Africa

Deidre Wolmarans|Published

Discover why funeral cover is essential for South African families, addressing the financial burdens of funerals and the importance of comprehensive policies.