Tag: budget

Should the education budget prioritise learning over infrastructure?

Here is what education analyst Dr Corrin Varady argues education budget allocations…

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SANDF budget constraints: Not enough soldiers at the border, reserves getting older

The army is the biggest employer of reserve members. Members of the…

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Budget 2025: Here is how VAT increase could hurt cross-border trade

'The speech’s failure to reference how the government plans to deal with…

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Does the budget support agriculture? Farmers’ perspective

'We need incentives encouraging entrepreneurship, supporting business growth, and attracting international investment.'…

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Budget will leave South Africans bruised and bloodied

Bracket creep off the table – individual taxpayer burden effectively increased by…

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ANC confronts budget battle as GNU faces its first test

The ANC faces a crucial test as the GNU navigates a budget…

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Political infighting threatens to derail SA’s budget over VAT hike

With the ANC lacking a majority, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces an…

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A bitter budget battle awaits in Parliament

The upcoming budget debate could either be a blessing or a curse.…

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Top 10 stories of the day: SADC to withdraw DRC troops | Will budget be approved? | Jones to take over from Rassie?

Here’s your daily news update: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.…

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Budget 2025 hitting consumers where it hurts: in their pockets

South African consumers have been struggling with their finances for many years…

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