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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Western Cape Premier welcomes 2025 budget compromises amid financial concerns

Premier Alan Winde welcomes the 2025 national budget while expressing concerns over the Western Cape's financial pressures and the need for economic reforms.

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa's budget 3. 0: A year of fiscal upheaval and strategic changes

As the months slip into May, the fiscal landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the economy.

Ashley Lechman|Published

BUDGET: SA Canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax

The association said it believes that Treasury should scrap the tax, to help ensure that government drives job creation and economic growth, as per its commitments outlined in the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan 2030.

Ashley Lechman|Published

2025 budget will prove reassuring to financial markets, economists say

Markets are poised for a positive reaction to Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget, which includes strategic fiscal measures and a focus on infrastructure spending.

Jason Woosey|Published

Cosatu critiques Finance Minister's Budget as insufficient for economic growth

Cosatu expresses concerns over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget, highlighting the need for more support for low-income earners and a call for a national dialogue on expenditure priorities

Ashley Lechman|Published

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full budget speech here

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered his Budget speech on Wednesday. Read his full speech here.

Enoch Godongwana|Published

Budget 3. 0 | Godongwana gears up to table revised national budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the National Budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon for the third time this year.

Nicola Mawson|Published

Equities rebound to track Wall St up as China cuts rates

Most markets rose Tuesday as risk appetite returned following the previous day's US rating-fuelled losses.

AFP|Published

Interest rate cut anticipated as inflation declines in South Africa

With inflation figures set to be released alongside National Budget 3. 0, experts predict a possible interest rate cut from the South African Reserve Bank.

Nicola Mawson|Published