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Most South African farmers are Black: Why Trump got it so wrong

Agriculture

Most South African farmers are Black: Why Trump got it so wrong

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 3 days

Source: © 123rf Maphefo Mphaho, VML strategist says as we celebrate Africa Day, it’s time to start looking at how we reshape the global narrative around our continent – and there’s plenty to work with

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Reshaping the global narrative around our continent

Maphefo Mphaho 26 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

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African factory mood sours sharply in April, Absa PMI shows

5 May 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

Godongwana defends VAT increase, saying ‘severe consequences’ await if hike is suspended

Estelle Ellis, Suné Payne, Lerato Mutsila & Ethan van Diemen 21 Apr 2025

Source: www.clicksgroup.co.za

Healthcare

Pharmacy chain Clicks Group posts 13% rise in first-half profit

Siyanda Mthethwa 17 Apr 2025

Source: Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress addresses the media during a press conference at Chief Albert Luthuli House, the headquarters of the African National Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 April, 2025.

Markets & Investment

South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements

Nellie Peyton 8 Apr 2025

Finance

Is South Africa ready for strategic tax reforms and infrastructure overhaul?

7 Apr 2025

Healthcare

Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa

Susan Goldstein 4 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Budget Speech

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

3 Apr 2025

Finance

Budget2025 deadlock: Can Treasury guarantee the payment of social grants?

Katja Hamilton 2 Apr 2025

Source: CFO South Africa. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

Resolution in sight for South Africa's budget crisis, says GNU

31 Mar 2025

How the SA consumer class cuts costs

Research

How the SA consumer class cuts costs

Issued by BrandMapp 27 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

Retail

#Budget2025: Navigating everyday living amid rising VAT and food prices

24 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: How the 2025 budget will impact consumers

Banking & Finance

#Budget2025: How the 2025 budget will impact consumers

Thabani Ndwandwe 13 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture

Agribusiness

#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture

Paul Makube 13 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

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

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: Elevated VAT rates set for 2025-27

Katja Hamilton 12 Mar 2025

Budget Speech

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

Des Kruger and Chetan Vanmali 12 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: Reuters.

Financial Services

Nigeria suing Binance for $81.5bn in economic losses and back tax

Camillus Eboh 20 Feb 2025

Budget Speech

Budget Speech clash: The elephant in the room

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

Source: Wikipedia.

Finance

Budget 2025: Balancing growth and fiscal sustainability

13 Feb 2025

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

SMEs

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

Issued by Company Partners 9 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa sees wider deficits, higher debt in budget review

Kopano Gumbi, Tannur Anders and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 31 Oct 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto speaks at a press conference where he announced spending cuts in government after protests against the proposed finance bill 2024/2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, 5 July 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

Legislation & Regulation

Kenya's supreme court quashes ruling that voided 2023 finance law

Humphrey Malalo and Elias Biryabarema 30 Oct 2024

Agro-processing

Sapa calls for VAT-free chicken to boost food security

25 Oct 2024

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HR & Management

Department announces gazetting of remote work visitor visa

9 Oct 2024

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Regulatory

Sars increases customs duties: What it means for your online retail orders

Chetan Vanmali, Yael Shafrir, Emily Gammon, Sidrah Suliman, Lauren Jimmy & Danica Jonker 17 Sep 2024

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Tax Law

Have your say on tax proposals

2 Aug 2024

Sapa issues statement on proposed VAT exemption for chicken

FMCG

Sapa issues statement on proposed VAT exemption for chicken

29 Jul 2024

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

FMCG

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

22 Jul 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Branching into South Africa? 5 legal facets you shouldn't overlook

Ginen Moodley 24 Jun 2024

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Tax Law

Groundbreaking ConCourt ruling in Capitec, Sars VAT deduction dispute

15 Apr 2024

Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy –

Tax Law

Sars takes legal action against Sasfin Bank

29 Feb 2024

Hope is on the horizon despite South Africa’s economic challenges

Economy

Hope is on the horizon despite South Africa’s economic challenges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 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

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Tax Law

Tax Ombud secures taxpayer’s refund and interest of more than R135k

22 Jan 2024

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Tax Law

Income Tax Act amendments - the silver lining to load shedding?

Nirvasha Singh and Sakiwe Canca 22 Nov 2023

Taxation & Regulation

SA rejects expanding VAT exemptions

17 Nov 2023

Taxation & Regulation

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

Phillip Joubert 13 Nov 2023

Tax Law

Sars provides clarity on VAT treatment of cash rounding adjustments

Landise Banzana and Jana Krause 24 Oct 2023

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Tax Law

Developments in the VAT and residential property realm - part 1

Ursula Diale-Ali and Jana Krause 5 Oct 2023

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Treasury launches Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme

11 Aug 2023

File photo: William Ruto, President of Kenya, speaks during a joint press conference with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, French President Emmanuel Macron, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and World Bank President Ajay Banga at the end of the New Global Financial Pact Summit, Friday, 23 June 2023 in Paris, France. Lewis Joly/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Legislation & Regulation

Kenya appeals court unfreezes finance law that sparked unrest

Humphrey Malalo and Hereward Holland 28 Jul 2023

Taxation & Regulation

South Africa collects $94bn in taxes in 2022/23 fiscal year

Kopano Gumbi 3 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Hannes van den Berg, chief executive officer at Consult by Momentum.

Budget Speech

Let's be as prudent with this Budget as consumers are with their household budget

Hannes van den Berg 20 Feb 2023