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#MTBPS2026 | Charge urges EV tax reform and renewable charging investment

Logistics & Transport

#MTBPS2026 | Charge urges EV tax reform and renewable charging investment

16 Oct 2026

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

Budget Speech

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

24 Feb 2026

The future of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond the March 2027 extension remains uncertain. Archive photo: Chris Gilili

Health & Social Welfare

Future of SRD grant uncertain, says Treasury

Marecia Damons 6 Jan 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Crystal ball 2026: Is South Africa ready for economic lift-off?

Raymond Parsons 31 Dec 2025

Source: The Banking Association of South Africa.

Finance

South Africa continues economic growth drive with rate reduction

21 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

South Africa sets bold 3% inflation target in transformative fiscal strategy

13 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

Economy

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 Aug 2025

Source: © World Finance The Minerals Council of SA, responding to the Budget Speech delivered on 12 March, says the full potential of mining needs to be unlocked to prevent additional tax rises in coming years

Mining

#Budget2025: Unlocking mining's full potential could reshape South Africa's economy

13 Mar 2025

Patients' lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay

Healthcare

Patients' lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay

Yoliswa Sobuwa 28 Jan 2025

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

Entrepreneurship

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

5 Nov 2024

#MTBPS2024: SA gains school infrastructure funding, but teacher salary support still lacking – MEC Maynier

Primary & Secondary Education

#MTBPS2024: SA gains school infrastructure funding, but teacher salary support still lacking – MEC Maynier

31 Oct 2024

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

Mining

#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailout

Lindsey Schutters 30 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf there is cautious optimism on the country's economic trajectory on the eve of the MTBPS

Economy

#MTBPS predictions: A cautious optimism signals new phase of stability and growth

29 Oct 2024

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

Fuel & Energy

MTBPS: Godongwana urged to back EV shift with renewable-powered charging infrastructure

29 Oct 2024

Source: © Central News Finance Minister Godongwana will present the MTBPS on Thursday, 30 October, at 2 pm

Markets & Investment

The 2024 #MTBPS and other critical factors that could influence the market

Andre Cilliers 28 Oct 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had some tough love for the SOEs

Mining

#BudgetSpeech2024: Mining industry’s struggle amid economic challenges

22 Feb 2024

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

Budget Speech

Tax hike risk: Don’t do it, Mr Finance Minister!

Jurgen Eckmann 19 Feb 2024

Economy

SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

Raymond Parsons 1 Jan 2024

NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87,000 students without funding in 2024

Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87,000 students without funding in 2024

Marecia Damons 30 Nov 2023

Time to save a buck – also on your medical aid

Medical Aid

Time to save a buck – also on your medical aid

Issued by Fedhealth Real Medical Aid 29 Nov 2023

Roelof van der Berg, CEO of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation

Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure investment is the key to reigniting economic growth

Roelof van den Berg 22 Nov 2023

Budget deficit resulting in more pressure on Sars, thus putting more pressure on taxpayers

Accounting & Auditing

Budget deficit resulting in more pressure on Sars, thus putting more pressure on taxpayers

Issued by SAICA 7 Nov 2023

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

Economy

South African fiscal policy: MTBPS impact and bond market

Bulent Badsha 6 Nov 2023

Forget a good budget - a compliant one will do for now

Accounting & Auditing

Forget a good budget - a compliant one will do for now

Issued by SAICA 3 Nov 2023

Greylisting as it relates to trusts

Accounting & Auditing

Greylisting as it relates to trusts

Issued by SAICA 2 Nov 2023

February 2023 flooding. Source: SANews.gov.za

Climate Change

#MTBPS: Funds allocated for future disasters

2 Nov 2023

#MTBPS: Mining sector profits and tax revenue hit by SOE failure

Markets & Investment

#MTBPS: Mining sector profits and tax revenue hit by SOE failure

Lindsey Schutters 2 Nov 2023

Source: Wikepedia. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.

Economy

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

Katja Hamilton 2 Nov 2023

Economy

#MTBPS: South Africa is making positive strides in counter terrorism financing, yet challenges persist

James George 2 Nov 2023

Economy

#MTBPS: South Africa's fiscal peril demands action

Raymond Parsons 2 Nov 2023

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

Property

#MTBPS: Economic-growth reforms including infrastructure investment will ultimately benefit the housing sector

Andrew Golding 2 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

#MTBPS: South Africa's fiscal crisis: Rising debt and urgent reforms unveiled

Katja Hamilton 1 Nov 2023

The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the water crisis

Accounting & Auditing

The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the water crisis

Issued by SAICA 1 Nov 2023

Economy

MTBPS to highlight urgent action for South Africa's economic outlook

Annabel Bishop 1 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Economy

Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement likely to present a gloomy fiscal outlook

Neesa Moodley and Ed Stoddard 30 Oct 2023

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

Infrastructure & Utilities

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

22 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Budget Speech

Government expenditure: accelerate a shift from consumption to investment

Patrick Buthelezi 21 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

Budget Speech

Budget Justice Coalition is concerned about rising inequality in a time of disaster

21 Feb 2023

Image source: renjith krishnan –

Legislation & Regulation

National Assembly approves Division of Revenue Amendment Bill

18 Nov 2022

November Public Sector Leaders highlights 16 Days of Activism

Magazines

November Public Sector Leaders highlights 16 Days of Activism

Issued by Topco Media 18 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivers his medium-term budget speech on Wednesday, 26 October.

Economy

#MTBPS: "Failure to deliver on key commitments could elevate policy uncertainty"

27 Oct 2022

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

Health & Social Welfare

#MTBPS: Social Relief of Distress grant extended to March 2024

27 Oct 2022

Source: ©Taina Sohlman via

Logistics & Transport

#MTBPS: Transport sector improvement plans noted, but more needs to be done

Gavin Kelly 27 Oct 2022

Image source: Leon Swart –

Remuneration & Payroll

Nxesi says 7.5% average wage increase "still available"

26 Oct 2022

SMEs are key to driving e-commerce success in South Africa

SMEs

SMEs are key to driving e-commerce success in South Africa

23 Mar 2022

Budget Speech

#BudgetSpeech2022: Wrap-up commentary from Old Mutual's panel of experts

25 Feb 2022

Image source: scyther5 –

Legislation & Regulation

Have your say on proposed retirement reforms

15 Dec 2021

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

Health & Social Welfare

2022 MTEF to address social grant shortfalls

12 Nov 2021