Tag: budget

‘Festival funds better spent on the poor’: Critics slam Limpopo’s R9m fest budget

The R9 million allocated for the Marula Festival sparks debate as critics…

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5 expensive cities South African budget travellers should avoid

Travelling abroad is a dream for many South Africans, but with the weakening…

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Cosatu welcomes government extension of CWP contracts amid budget concerns

Cosatu expressed relief at the CWP extension, particularly given South Africa's current…

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Portfolio committee warns that budget cuts and fewer teachers will weaken education in SA

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education said more teachers are needed after…

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Education crisis looms in 2025 as budget cuts threaten teachers’ jobs

Education expert says we need to do more to examine cost-effective education…

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Is your festive season budget ready for the unexpected?

December spending can make January feel like the longest month if one…

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Gauteng health budget shortfall, R16 million on suspended officials

Officials from the Department of Health were paid a combined R16.7 million…

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A ‘complete disaster’: Gauteng GBV shelters in crisis as over R200m of their budget is sent back

As the country marks 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against…

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Joburg City Library R32 million over budget sparks criticism

The DA demands accountability for Joburg City Library renovations, which could amount…

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Mass exodus at Stats SA: World Bank, IMF poach staff amid budget cuts

Parliament heard how 33% of Stats SA staff who left recently resigned…

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