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SMEs get tax breathing room as VAT threshold jumps to R2.3m

SMEs get tax breathing room as VAT threshold jumps to R2.3m

2 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

#Budget2026: Offshore transfer limit raised to R4m for South African couples

27 Feb 2026

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#Budget2026: SA pioneers cross-border trade reform with crypto and payments regulation

26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Jurgen Eckmann, wealth manager at Consult by Momentum.

#Budget2026: SA's actual growth numbers are not yet cause for celebration

Jurgen Eckmann 26 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2026: Offshore investment limits doubled - what it means for your portfolio

26 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Citadel chief economist, Maarten Ackerman.

#Budget2026: Tax relief and infrastructure spending take centre stage

26 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

Katja Hamilton 25 Feb 2026

#BudgetSpeech2026: SRD grant unchanged, other Sassa social grants see hike

#BudgetSpeech2026: SRD grant unchanged, other Sassa social grants see hike

25 Feb 2026

#Budget2026: 600 Transalloys jobs at risk if power price cut isn't announced

#Budget2026: 600 Transalloys jobs at risk if power price cut isn't announced

25 Feb 2026

Will there be a “B” in the budget?

Will there be a “B” in the budget?

SAICA 25 Feb 2026

Source: Banking Association of South Africa. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2026: The Minister of Finance’s pivotal decision ahead

24 Feb 2026

#BestofBiz 2025: Finance

#BestofBiz 2025: Finance

17 Dec 2025

Sassa expects to save more than R341-million in the next financial year after about 35,000 grants were ended after recent reviews. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Sassa expects to save R341m by tightening screenings

Marecia Damons 24 Nov 2025

Image credit: Sassa

Finance Minister extends Sassa’s R370 Covid-19 SRD grant

13 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2025: Fiscal steps get nod, VAT set to rise

3 Apr 2025

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History made as Cape Town reveals R39.7bn infrastructure investment plan

31 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Stephan Kornelius, business lead: Pragma Professional Services.

R1tn for infrastructure: South Africa's new budget promises growth if maintenance keeps pace

Stephan Kornelius 17 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr Chris Blair, CEO: 21st Century.

#Budget2025: Pragmatism or missed opportunity?

Dr. Chris Blair 13 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

#Budget2025: National budget boosts infrastructure investment in key property areas

12 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

No more headroom: 2025 Budget Speech is bad news for taxpayers

12 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Standard Bank’s Executive Head: Middle Market, Motlatsi Mkalala.

#Budget2025: VAT hike: Struggling South Africans brace for greater financial strain

12 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa answers lawmakers' questions at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 11 March, 2025.

#Budget2025: Elevated VAT rates set for 2025-27

Katja Hamilton 12 Mar 2025

Source: SABC.

Budget Speech: VAT delay disrupted plans, but increase remains likely

Des Kruger and Chetan Vanmali 12 Mar 2025

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

5 Mar 2025

Source: © The Banking Organisation The postponement of the Budget Speech provides key communications lessons. Pictured: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana

The Budget Speech postponement: A communications lesson

24 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters.

SA's Budget delay: National Treasury's next steps and fiscal risks

19 Feb 2025

Source: SABC.

Budget Speech clash: The elephant in the room

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

2025 Budget Speech: Financial incentives key to accelerating EV transition

18 Feb 2025

South African SMEs face cash crunch: Will the Budget Speech bring relief?

South African SMEs face cash crunch: Will the Budget Speech bring relief?

13 Feb 2025

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