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Source: Reuters.

Banking

World Bank Group considers $500m boost for South Africa's transmission expansion

Wendell Roelf 23 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South African budget law passes after months of delay

Alessandro Parodi and Sfundo Parakozov 12 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Shawn Theunissen, founder of Entrepreneurship To The Point (eTTP) and Property Point.

Finance

Why Budget 3.0 isn't the boon for small businesses South Africa needs

22 May 2025

Source: Flickr/GovernmentZA; SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

#Budget3.0: GNU's strategic pivot balancing growth with fiscal responsibility

Katja Hamilton 21 May 2025

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled that crimes from the apartheid era can be prosecuted. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Criminal Law

Understanding the court ruling on apartheid-era crimes

Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti 25 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Treasury has announced that no VAT increase will take place on 1 May as scheduled

Economy

VAT to remain at 15% as government withdraws 1 May increase

24 Apr 2025

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

High stakes as DA and EFF unite to challenge upcoming VAT hike in the Western Cape High Court

22 Apr 2025

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

Remuneration & Payroll

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

15 Apr 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

Understanding the 2025 VAT increase: Key considerations for South African business owners

Taxation & Regulation

Understanding the 2025 VAT increase: Key considerations for South African business owners

Issued by Tax Debt Compliance 8 Apr 2025

Muzi Mthombeni is a director at Wonder.

Marketing

Muzi Mthombeni | This and That: Why brand duality is now the minimum requirement

Muzi Mthombeni 7 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Budget Speech

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

3 Apr 2025

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Insurance & Actuarial

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 31 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South African consumer confidence hits record lows as tax fears spread

25 Mar 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

The VAT hike and the rising cost of education: Why alternative schooling remains an affordable option

Primary & Secondary Education

The VAT hike and the rising cost of education: Why alternative schooling remains an affordable option

Issued by Impaq 20 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Charles Nortje, managing director of Old Mutual Insure.

Insurance & Actuarial

Insurance costs to rise as South Africa plans VAT increase

Charles Nortje 19 Mar 2025

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

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: Pragmatism or missed opportunity?

Dr. Chris Blair 13 Mar 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

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

Budget Speech

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

12 Mar 2025

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

Budget Speech

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

12 Mar 2025

Property

Budget Speech delay raises hopes for South Africa's property revival

7 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

VAT increase versus spending cuts: South Africa’s budget dilemma explained

28 Feb 2025

Source: @SACP/X.com. The new General Secretary of the South African Communist Party, Comrade Solly Mapaila, as elected by the SACP 15th National Congress.

Taxation & Regulation

SACP rejects proposed VAT hike, urges tax system overhaul

Katja Hamilton 24 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

The Budget that never was: SA's political gridlock rattles investor confidence

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

Budget Speech

Budget Speech clash: The elephant in the room

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

Taxation & Regulation

Potential VAT increase a double-edged sword, says tax expert

Phillip Joubert 13 Nov 2023

Smokers and drinkers are likely to feel the pinch. Image source: Getty/Gallo

Budget Speech

Mboweni's tough juggling act

26 Feb 2020

Mike van der Westhuizen, portfolio manager, Citadel

Biz Fin Focus

#BizFinFocus: SA needs a hardcore Budget

17 Feb 2020

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers face challenging market conditions

Commercial & Industrial

Vehicle manufacturers, dealers face challenging market conditions

31 Jan 2019

Brett Hendricks

Responsible Tourism

Tourism: A road well travelled for job creation

Brett Hendricks 24 Oct 2018

MTBPS: Tax, tax and more tax

Markets & Investment

MTBPS: Tax, tax and more tax

Madelein Grobler & Jolandie Crauwcamp 18 Oct 2018

Vehicle sales for September were down 1.9%

Dealers

Vehicle sales for September were down 1.9%

5 Oct 2018

Panel recommends additions to the VAT zero-rated list

Taxation & Regulation

Panel recommends additions to the VAT zero-rated list

13 Aug 2018

Ramaphoria glow not likely to last, Q1 retail report hints at downturn

Sales

Ramaphoria glow not likely to last, Q1 retail report hints at downturn

28 Jun 2018

Highest SA retail sales growth for April in six years

Research

Highest SA retail sales growth for April in six years

13 Jun 2018

Confidence is returning to the Gauteng property market

Residential Property

Confidence is returning to the Gauteng property market

Stuart Manning 25 May 2018

VAT hike should encourage importers to rethink traditional ways of doing business

Import/Export

VAT hike should encourage importers to rethink traditional ways of doing business

24 Apr 2018

SA consumers benefit from lower inflation in February as rand strengthens

Research

SA consumers benefit from lower inflation in February as rand strengthens

18 Apr 2018

Tourism & Travel

How will the VAT increase impact on your next holiday?

Dorine Reinstein 29 Mar 2018

Markets & Investment

Rate cut a further boost for market sentiment

Dr Andrew Golding 29 Mar 2018

Repo rate cut a welcome boost for economy, property market

Markets & Investment

Repo rate cut a welcome boost for economy, property market

Samuel Seeff 29 Mar 2018

Judge Dennis Davis

Taxation & Regulation

VAT hike could have been avoided if corruption had been cut, Judge Dennis Davis says

Asha Speckman 16 Mar 2018

Law ensures VAT will rise on 1 April

Tax Law

Law ensures VAT will rise on 1 April

Linda Ensor 5 Mar 2018

Change in VAT has retailers scrambling

Retailers

Change in VAT has retailers scrambling

Nick Hedley 5 Mar 2018